Vacancy: Part-Time Band 6 Travel Health Nurse Adviser
Applications open until end of day 17 February 2026
IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
Lunar New Year 2026: Travel advice
Celebrating Lunar New Year abroad? Plan ahead to enjoy a safe trip during this popular worldwide public holiday
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
Travelling for Carnival
Follow our advice for a safe and healthy trip
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
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
Cholera in South Sudan
As of 16 February 2026, a total of 98,372 cholera cases, including 1,624 deaths, have been reported in South Sudan since this outbreak began in September 2024. Cases have been reported in 55 counties, across nine states and all three administrative areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Mozambique
As of 10 February 2026, a total of 870 new confirmed cholera cases and 22 deaths have been reported across four provinces in Mozambique since 4 February 2026. This is a 95% average increase in the number of new cases in the last four weeks. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Chikungunya in French Guiana
As of 5 February 2026, four locally acquired (autochthonous) cases of chikungunya have been reported from French Guiana. Investigations have not revealed any link between these cases, indicating that the virus is already circulating widely within the local mosquito population. These are the first locally acquired cases on French Guiana since 2017. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Mpox in Réunion ex Madagascar
As of 10 February 2026, two confirmed mpox cases, linked to travel to Madagascar, have been reported in Réunion for 2026. No epidemiological link has been established between these two cases. Contract tracing and a reactive vaccine campaign are ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Dengue in Timor-Leste
Between 1 and 31 January 2026, 1,281 cases of dengue were reported from Timor-Leste. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Chikungunya in Guyana
As of 10 February 2026, six locally acquired (autochthonous) cases of chikungunya have been reported from Guyana. Until this report, no locally acquired cases had been reported from Guyana in the last nine years. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Mpox in Mayotte
As of 5 February 2026, six confirmed mpox cases have been reported in Mayotte for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Chikungunya in Bolivia
As of 10 February 2026, 984 cases of chikungunya have been reported from Bolivia in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
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Chikungunya in Suriname
As of 10 February 2026, a total of 712 suspected (327 confirmed) cases of chikungunya, including one death, have been reported from Suriname. Confirmed cases have been reported from four districts: Paramaribo, Commewijne, Nickerie and Wanica. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Nipah virus in Bangladesh
On 6 February 2026, one confirmed fatal Nipah virus disease case was reported in Bangladesh for 2026. This case had no history of travel abroad, but had drunk raw date palm sap. No further cases have been detected; all contacts are being monitored and have tested negative. Bangladesh first reported Nipah virus disease in 2001 and infections have been reported almost every year since, with four confirmed cases in 2025. Risk of international spread is low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Nipah viral disease.
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