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Getting to grips with Zika virus
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Ebola disease
The outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern
Children
Careful pre-trip preparation can reduce the travel-associated health risks to children and infants
IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine marketing authorisation revoked by MHRA
Based on a further benefit-risk assessment for travellers, the UK marketing authorisation has been revoked by MHRA
Natural hazards and health risks
Advice for travellers visiting areas affected by natural hazards
Updated dengue 'green book' chapter published
The dengue chapter of the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease) has been updated
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues
Telephone advice line for health professionals: change to opening hours
The advice line opening hours will change from 7 September 2026
cVDPV2 in Kenya
One case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) has been detected in Kenya, during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Ebola disease in Nigeria ex Uganda & DRC
On 20 October 2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, one case of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) has been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory, in a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health this individual had travelled through Uganda from DRC. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Ebola disease in Kenya
As of 20 October 2026, nine cases of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus), including one death have been confirmed in Kenya. Cases have all been detected in one cluster with epidemiological links to the first confirmed case imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There is no evidence of transmission outside of this group. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
As of 18 October 2026, eight cases of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus), including three cases in healthcare workers, have been confirmed in Kenya. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Source: StateAs of 15 October 2026, a second Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) case has been confirmed in Kenya, in a contact of the first case imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This second case remains in quarantine and is receiving treatment. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Source: United NationsOn 6 October 2026, the first confirmed case of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) was reported in Kenya, imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Contact tracing is in process. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Source: StateDiphtheria in Morocco
On 15 October 2026, the US Embassy and Consulate in Morocco stated that on 28 September 2026, the Ministry of Health of Morocco reported a small diphtheria outbreak, with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco. Health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.
West Nile virus in Albania
As of 16 October 2026, a total of seven cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Albania during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
West Nile virus in Bulgaria
As of 16 October 2026, a total of seven cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Bulgaria during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
West Nile virus in Slovenia
As of 16 October 2026, a total of three cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Slovenia during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Measles in Bangladesh
As of 18 October 2026, a total of 23,122 confirmed measles cases and 213,244 suspected cases, with 104 confirmed and 1,092 suspected deaths, have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
As of 5 May 2026, a total of 5,467 confirmed measles cases and 41,793 suspected cases with 259 deaths have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Source: IFRCBetween 15 March and 14 April 2026, a total of 19,161 suspected and 2,973 confirmed measles cases with 30 (166 suspected) confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported from Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram and Khulna. Children under five years account for the majority of reported cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Source: WHOBetween 15 March and 7 April 2026, a total of 1,398 confirmed measles cases with 21 (128 suspected) deaths have been reported in Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from the Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram Divisions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Source: SEAROAs of 7 April 2026, a total of 676 confirmed measles cases, with over 38 deaths, have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. An emergency vaccination campaign, initially prioritising children in densely populated and high-risk areas, started on 5 April 2026 and UNICEF is supporting health facilities in high-burden areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Source: UNICEFWest Nile virus in Spain
As of 16 October 2026, a total of 141 cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Spain during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
As of 10 September 2026, 104 cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Spain, in five areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Source: ECDCAs of 13 August 2026, 42 cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Spain, in two areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Source: ECDCAs of 29 July 2026, seven locally acquired cases of West Nile virus have been reported in two areas in Spain. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Source: ECDCWest Nile virus in Romania
As of 16 October 2026, a total of 121 cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Romania during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
In 2026, up to 23 September, 91 locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Romania, across 22 areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
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