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
UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2025
Remember to check Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice before you travel
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Spring travel advice
Planning a spring break? Check out our travel tips for a healthy trip
IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
Featuring the latest updates and future trends in travel health
NaTHNaC
Royal College of Nursing
Online Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of April 2026
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Influenza A(H7N7) in Taiwan
On 3 April 2026, it was reported that the first locally acquired human case of avian influenza A(H7) in Taiwan has been identified as avian influenza A(H7N7). Please see our Topics in Brief article for futher details on avian influenza.
Mpox in Ecuador
On 3 April 2026, the first detection of clade Ib mpox in Ecuador was confirmed. Please see our Topics in Brief article for futher details on mpox.
Mpox in Singapore
On 2 April 2026, the first two cases of clade Ib mpox, were confirmed in Singapore. Please see our Topics in Brief article for futher details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Colombia
In 2026, up to 6 April, 35 confirmed yellow fever cases including 18 deaths have been reported in Colombia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for futher details on yellow fever.
CVDPV2 in United Kingdom
As of 26 March 2026, vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) has been detected in two unrelated environmental sewage sample collected in London between January and March 2026. Sporadic vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) environmental samples have been identified in various regions since 2022. There is no evidence of community transmission in the UK, and the risk to the public is low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Chikungunya in French Guiana
As of 27 March 2026, 65 cases of chikungunya have been reported in French Guiana during 2026. The most affected region is the Western Littoral/ West Shore area. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Yellow fever in Trinidad and Tobago
On 24 March 2026, the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health reported a confirmed detection of yellow fever in a deceased monkey. No human cases have been detected. Health authorities are conducting surveillance and vector control measures in the area where the monkey was found. The last significant yellow fever outbreak in Trinidad occurred in 1979. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Mpox in Central African Republic
As of 26 March 2026, clade Ib mpox has been reported in Central African Republic for the first time. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Venezuela
As of 13 March 2026, a total of 38 confirmed cases of yellow fever (including 19 deaths) have been reported in Venezuela since January 2025. Cases have been reported from Amazonas, Apure, Aragua, Barinas, Bolívar, Carabobo, Cojedes, Guárico, Lara, Mérida, Monagas, Portuguesa, Táchira, and Trujillo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Dengue in New Caledonia
As of 23 March 2026, a total of 394 dengue cases have been reported in New Caledonia since January 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
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