A food and water hygiene reminder for travellers

New research highlights the importance of raising awareness among UK travellers about stomach bugs and other travel-related gut infections

Updated: 30 March 2026
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Mefloquine shortage

Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of April 2026

Updated: 26 March 2026
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Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock

Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis

Updated: 26 March 2026
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UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report

Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2025

Updated: 26 March 2026
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Remember to check Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice before you travel

Check information on safety and security at your destination

Updated: 18 March 2026
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NaTHNaC General Admin Line

Admin line reduced hours between 23 - 31 March

Updated: 18 March 2026

Key to NaTHNaC alert level feature

LEVEL 1: GREEN
Take usual precautions
Follow standard protective measures, as recommended for this destination, disease or situation. Be aware that advice may change and check for updates.
LEVEL 2: AMBER
Take extra precautions
Follow any additional precautions recommended. Be alert and check regularly for changes in advice about this ongoing situation. Advice may be relevant for all travellers or apply to a specific group of travellers.
LEVEL 3: RED
FCDO advise against travel
Follow Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice. This may mean avoiding non-essential travel, or all travel. Subscribe to the FCDO destination advice for security updates and travel warnings.

Alert categories are based on the situation at the time of publication. They will not be routinely updated unless outbreak information or a news item is updated.

The categories do not replace Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice. Travellers should still check the FCDO travel advisories for any country-specific security or safety alerts.