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.
Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
Japanese encephalitis vaccine out of stock: advice for travellers and health professionals
Important advice on Japanese encephalitis vaccine shortage for health professionals
Falsified rabies vaccine: Philippines
Falsified rabies vaccine is circulating through unauthorised sources in Philippines
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
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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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
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
Updated TravelHealthPro infographics
We have reviewed our travel-specific infographics to ensure they provide clear, up-to-date guidance
Changes to NaTHNaC telephone contact numbers
Our Advice Line and General Enquiries telephone numbers are due to change in August 2026
Marburg disease in Uganda
The World Health Organization has reported a confirmed case of Marburg disease in Uganda
Ebola disease in Uganda
On 28 July 2026, the Ministry of Health of Uganda declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, after 42 days without a new confirmed locally transmitted case. The last confirmed case was discharged on 16 June 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Cyclosporiasis in USA
As of 28 July 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had received reports of 6,707 laboratory confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since 1 May 2026. An additional 11,500 cases are under investigation. Many of the additional cases have been reported by Michigan and Ohio.
Chikungunya in Guinea
The first locally acquired case of chikungunya has been confirmed in Guinea. Details are included in a study published on 30th July 2026. Further details on date and location of detection are not yet available. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Dengue in USA
As of 28 July 2026, a locally acquired case of dengue has been confirmed in Hillsborough County, Florida. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Usutu virus in Italy
As of 28 July 2026, three cases of Usutu virus have been reported in Lombardy, Italy during 2026.
West Nile virus in Canada
On 30 July 2026, the first case of West Nile virus during 2026 was reported in Toronto, Canada. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
West Nile virus in Greece
As of 29 July 2026, 42 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus have been reported in eight areas in Greece. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
West Nile virus in Spain
As of 29 July 2026, seven locally acquired cases of West Nile virus have been reported in two areas in Spain. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
West Nile virus in Italy
As of 29 July 2026, 94 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus have been reported in 30 areas in Italy. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Chikungunya in France
As of 27 July 2026, a locally acquired case of chikungunya has been reported in the Tam region, Occitanie. This is the first locally acquired chikungunya case in mainland France in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.



