Ebola, Marburg and Oropouche outbreaks
Ebola cases continue to be reported in Democratic Republic of Congo. A case of Marburg virus disease has been reported in Uganda and a multi-country outbreak of Oropouche is ongoing. Keep up to date with the news and outbreak information if you are travelling to affected areas.
Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda
Case numbers continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; this is now the country's largest recorded outbreak and remains a public health emergency of international concern
Getting to grips with travellers' diarrhoea
Registration is now open for our next 'Getting to Grips' webinar of 2026, 'Getting to grips with travellers' diarrhoea'
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Cyclospora and summer travel
A reminder about Cyclospora infection and how to reduce your risk
Falsified rabies vaccine: Philippines
Falsified rabies vaccine is circulating through unauthorised sources in Philippines
Getting to grips with chikungunya
A recording of this session is now available
NaTHNaC
Online 
Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
Changes to NaTHNaC telephone contact numbers
Our Advice Line and General Enquiries telephone number change has been deferred to Autumn 2026
Updated tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) ‘green book’ chapter published
The TBE chapter of the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease) has been updated
Japanese encephalitis vaccine out of stock: advice for travellers and health professionals
Important advice on Japanese encephalitis vaccine shortage for health professionals
Yellow fever update
Yellow fever cases continue to be reported in Africa and South America
Measles in Sweden
As of 27 August 2026, a total of 35 measles cases have been reported in Sweden in connection with the Ukult festival which took place between 30 July and 2 August 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Malaria in Germany
As of 27 August 2026, a total of six malaria cases, including two deaths, have been reported from individuals working at Frankfurt Airport. There is no increased risk to the general public. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.
Occitanie
Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Dengue in France
As of 26 August 2026, five locally acquired cases of dengue have been reported in the Tarn and Herault (both in Occitanie), la Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and Bouches-du-Rhône (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) departments in France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Occitanie
Île-de-France
Chikungunya in France
As of 26 August 2026, a total of 33 locally acquired chikungunya cases have been reported during 2026 in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), Occitanie (Tarn, Lot) and Île-de-France (Val-de-Marne) regions of France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Usutu virus in Italy
As of 26 August 2026, a total of 10 Usutu virus cases have been reported in five regions of Italy during 2026.
Mpox in Taiwan
On 26 August 2026, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control confirmed two locally acquired clade Ib mpox cases in 2026. These are the first locally acquired clade Ib mpox cases in Taiwan. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Mpox.
Diphtheria in Australia
As of 26 August 2026, a total of 539 confirmed diphtheria cases have now been reported across Australia during 2026. The majority of cases have been reported in the Northern Territory (289 cases) and Western Australia (227 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Austria
As of 20 August 2026, a total of 20 confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis have been reported in Austria between 2025 and July 2026. This includes 18 cases reported in Vienna and two in Salzburg.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Denmark
As of 20 August 2026, one confirmed case of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis has been reported in Denmark.
Dermatophilus congolensis in France
As of 20 August 2026, a total of 70 confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis have been reported in France. Cases were predominantly, but not exclusively, among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
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