Travelling for Carnival
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Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Vacancy: Part-Time Band 6 Travel Health Nurse Adviser
Applications open until end of day 17 February 2026
Lunar New Year 2026: Travel advice
Celebrating Lunar New Year abroad? Plan ahead to enjoy a safe trip during this popular worldwide public holiday
Off to Italy for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
Check our travel advice for Italy before you go
Travel during Ramadan
Traveling abroad during Ramadan is a rewarding experience, but can also present challenges; here are some tips for careful preparation to ensure a safe and healthy trip
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak
ABTA Destinations to Watch report published
ABTA has launched its Destinations to Watch report for 2026
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of March 2026
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Additional advice line sessions are planned, starting in January 2026
Chikungunya in Suriname
As of 22 January 2026, a total of eight confirmed chikungunya cases have been reported from Suriname. Please see our Topics in Brief article below for further details on Chikungunya.
Malaria in Namibia
As of 25 January 2026, a total of 8,760 confirmed cases of malaria have been reported in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article below for further details on malaria.
Chikungunya in USA
As of 17 January 2026, one confirmed case of chikungunya has been reported from Florida in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article below for further details on chikungunya.
Salmonella in Cape Verde
As of 5 February 2026, a total of 32 confirmed Salmonella cases were reported in travellers from England, Scotland and Wales who have visited Cape Verde since 1 October 2025. Please see UKHSA guidance for further information on Salmonella.
Japanese encephalitis in Australia
As of 13 January 2026, a probable case of Japanese encephalitis was reported in a New South Wales resident. This case is believed to have been exposed in Riverina in December 2025. Health authorities also advise in January 2026 that the virus was detected in a chicken in Upper Lachlan Shire, near Goulburn. This indicates that Japanese encephalitis is likely to be circulating in this area. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Japanese encephalitis.
Shigella sonnei in Cape Verde
As of 5 February 2026, a total of 112 confirmed Shigella sonnei cases were reported in travellers from England, Scotland and Wales who have visited to Cape Verde since 1 October 2025. Most of these travellers visited Santa Maria and Boa Vista. Previously, a Shigella sonnei outbreak was reported in Cape Verde in 2022, with cases in travellers from European countries, including the UK. Please see UKHSA guidance for more further information on Shigella sonnei.
Chikungunya in Seychelles
Between early December 2025 and 30 January 2026, GeoSentinel surveillance reported nine confirmed and four probable cases of chikungunya virus disease in European travellers returning from the Seychelles. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Mpox in Comoros
As of 26 January 2026, nine confirmed cases of mpox (clade Ib) have been reported in Comoros. All primary cases reported recent travel to Madagascar which is currently reporting an mpox outbreak. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
CVDPV2 in Malawi
As of 28 January 2026, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative reported two linked cVDPV2-positive environmental samples from Southern Province collected on 8 December 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
CVDPV2 in Mali
As of 28 January 2026, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative reported one case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) from Ménaka. The onset of paralysis was 3 October 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
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