Worldwide dengue risk reminder
Dengue is a mosquito-spread virus found in tropical and subtropical world regions, including parts of mainland Europe
Heading abroad to watch the FIFA Football World Cup?
Plan ahead and be aware of potential health risks
Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with imported cases in Uganda and declared this a public health emergency of international concern
Hajj 1447H: 2026
Information for pilgrims performing Hajj in 2026
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
WHO and UKHSA are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the risk to the UK public currently assessed as very low
Getting to grips with dengue
A recording of this session is now available
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RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
Registration for this event is now open
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Royal College of Nursing
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues
Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk
Please help us to learn more about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk
Country Information updates: Measles
NaTHNaC has reviewed the measles risk for travellers and updated TravelHealthPro country-specific information pages with new measles guidance
Celebrating Pride abroad?
Be aware of risks, look after your health, get appropriate vaccinations and take condoms with you when you attend international Pride events
Murray Valley encephalitis in Australia
On 10 June 2026, local health authorities in Western Australia reported a death from Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE). The case was likely exposed in the West Kimberley region. Health surveillance programs continue to detect MVE activity across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Travellers should avoid mosquito bites.
Mpox in Madagascar
Between 18 December 2025 and 9 June 2026, a total of 2,000 confirmed mpox cases and seven deaths have been reported in Madagascar. Clade Ib mpox has been detected amongst confirmed cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Hantavirus in Tristan de Cunha ex cruise ship
As of 10 May 2026, the UK Health Security Agency have confirmed a case of Andes virus linked to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak on Tristan de Cunha. This case was previously noted as a probable case and does not alter the total of 13 cases (three deaths) linked to this outbreak. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 8 June 2026, 598 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and 115 deaths have been reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Cholera in DRC
As of 11 May 2026, a total of 26,750 cholera cases, with 783 deaths, have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Yellow fever in Brazil
As of 1 June 2026, a total of 11 confirmed yellow fever cases, including six deaths, have been reported in Brazil for 2026. Most cases (nine) were reported in Sao Paulo state. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Ebola disease in Uganda
As of 6 June 2026, 19 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and two deaths have been reported in Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
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Dembeni
Malaria in Mayotte
Since January 2026, and as of 21 May 2026, 171 cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Of these, 97 cases were imported, 63 were suspected to be locally acquired, and 11 were of unknown origin. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.
cVDPV2 in Malawi
In the week ending 2 June 2026, one cVDPV2 case was reported from Malawi, with onset of paralysis on 22 December 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Yellow fever in Liberia
On 5 June 2026, the World Health Organization reported that following a confirmed yellow fever case in Grand Cape Mount County, a reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign was conducted. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.




