Ebola, Marburg and Oropouche outbreaks
Ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A case of Marburg virus disease has been reported in Uganda and multi-country outbreak of Oropouche is ongoing. Keep up to date with the news and outbreak information if you are travelling to affected areas.
'Getting to grips with chikungunya' webinar, Wednesday 12 August 2026
Registration is now open for our next 'Getting to grips' webinar of 2026, 'Getting to grips with chikungunya'
Getting to grips with chikungunya
Registration is now open for our next 'Getting to grips' webinar of 2026, 'Getting to grips with chikungunya'
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Cyclospora and summer travel
A reminder about Cyclospora infection and how to reduce your risk
Yellow fever update
Yellow fever cases continue to be reported in Africa and South America
Falsified Rabies Vaccine: Philippines
Falsified rabies vaccine is circulating through unauthorised sources in Philippines
Wildfires and industrial fires
Advice for travellers affected by wildfires or industrial fires during their trip
RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
Registration for this event is open and the full programme is now available
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Royal College of Nursing
Updated TravelHealthPro infographics
We have reviewed our travel-specific infographics to ensure they provide clear, up-to-date guidance
UKHSA publishes data on selected travel-associated infections
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: January to June 2026
Getting to grips with measles and travel
A recording of this session is now available
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Help us to adapt a Travel Health Resource for UK Travellers
Take part in a study that aims to help UK travellers make informed choices about Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccination
Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Worldwide dengue risk reminder
Dengue is a mosquito-spread virus found in tropical and subtropical world regions, including parts of mainland Europe
Dengue in Colombia
As of 12 July 2026, a total of 28,074 cases (38 deaths) of dengue fever have been reported in Cambodia during 2026. This represents a 58.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Yellow fever in Colombia
As of 28 July 2026, a total of 56 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 28 deaths, have been reported since the start of the year. This brings the total confirmed cases since 2024 to 204 (91 deaths). The Department of Tolima has reported the majority of cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Hantavirus in Venezuela
As of 28 July 2026, 46 cases of hantavirus (18 deaths) have been reported from the Valparaiso, Metropolitana, O'Higgins, Maule, Nuble, Biobío, La Araucania, Los Rios, Los Lagos and Aysen regions. The Ministry of Health in Chile have declared a 'Health Alert' for hantavirus, which extends from the regions of Atacama to Magallanes and will be in force until July 31, 2027. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.
Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan
As of 28 July 2026, a total of ten confirmed Japanese encephalitis cases, including one death, have been reported in Taiwan in 2026. Most cases have been reported in Taoyuan City (6 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Japanese encephalitis.
North Kivu
South Kivu
Tshopo
Haut-Uele
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 26 July 2026, a total of 3,262 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,437 deaths have been reported in five provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Haut-Uele. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Yellow fever in Brazil
As of 23 July 2026, a total of 15 confirmed yellow fever cases including eight deaths have been reported in Brazil. Most (11 cases) have been reported in Sao Paulo state. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Measles in USA
As of 23 July 2026, a total of 2,318 confirmed measles cases have been reported across 45 states of the United States in 2026. This is exceeds the number of cases reported for the whole of 2025 and is the highest number of measles cases reported in the US for 35 years. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Dengue in France
On 20 July 2026, two locally acquired dengue cases were reported from the Occitanie region of France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Rabies in South Africa
Since 2024, more than 100 cases of rabies have been confirmed in Cape fur seals in South Africa and Namibia. See our Topics in Brief article for further details on rabies.
Lassa fever in Nigeria
As of 12 July 2026, a total of 963 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 6,554 suspected, six probable cases and 229 deaths, have been reported across 23 states in Nigeria for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.



