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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.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Malaysia

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from Malaysia in January 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Maldives

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from the Maldives in February 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Singapore

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from Singapore in February 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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16 July 2026
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Influenza A(H5N1) in New Zealand

On 15 July 2026, the first detection of avian influenza A(H5N1) in New Zealand was reported in a seabird (brown skua). The government of New Zealand has advised risk to the public is low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on avian influenza.

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Chikungunya in United Kingdom ex Sri Lanka

As of 14 July 2026, a total of 18 chikungunya cases linked to travel to Sri Lanka, were reported in the UK for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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16 July 2026

Dengue in India

As of 13 July 2026, a total of 22,938 dengue cases have been reported in India during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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16 July 2026

Measles in Maldives

As of 13 July 2026, a total of 144 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the Maldives for 2026, with 141 cases reported between May and July 2026. This outbreak is concentrated in the Greater Malé Area, with one case each reported from Addu City, Alif Alif Atoll, Himandhoo Island and Ozen Reserve Bolifushi Resort. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Indonesia

As of 14 July 2026, a total of four cases of Zika virus disease linked to travel to Indonesia, were reported in the UK in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Thailand

As of 14 July 2026, a total of two cases of Zika virus disease linked to travel to Thailand, were reported in the UK in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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16 July 2026

Dengue in Sri Lanka

As of 15 July 2026, Sri Lanka has reported a total of 72,430 dengue cases, with 49 deaths, during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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