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Mpox and Oropouche outbreaks

Multi-country outbreaks of mpox clade I and Oropouche are ongoing. Keep up to date with these links if you are travelling to affected areas.

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23 March 2026

Chikungunya in Suriname

As of 4 March 2026, a total of 1,357 confirmed cases of chikungunya (one death and another under investigation) have been reported from Suriname since the outbreak was declared in late January 2026. Confirmed cases have been reported from eight districts: Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Marowijne, Wanica, Nickerie, Commewijne; Tamansari, Richelieu, Para and Coronie. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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23 March 2026

Mpox in Réunion

As of 20 March 2026, seven confirmed mpox cases clade Ib (three of which were imported from Madagascar) have been reported in Réunion for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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23 March 2026

Meningococcal disease in United Kingdom

As of 23 March 2026, a total of 20 confirmed meningococcal disease cases, with two deaths, have been reported in Kent. 19 of these cases have been confirmed as group B meningococcal disease. A further nine suspected cases are under investigation, bringing the total to 29 cases. A targeted vaccination programme has started and preventative antibiotic treatment is being offered to possible contacts as a precautionary measure. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on meningococcal disease.

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20 March 2026
Italy + Campania

Hepatitis A in Italy

As of 19 March 2026 there have been 65 cases of hepatitis A confirmed in the Campania region, which includes the cities of Naples and Capri. It appears that the cases are connected to the consumption of infected seafood. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hepatitis A.

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17 March 2026
Argentina + Buenos Aires

Mpox in Argentina

As of 16 March 2026, one mpox clade Ib case was reported in Argentina in an adult with no recent travel abroad, but a history of sexual contact with multiple people including travellers, in the period before onset of symptoms. This is the first locally acquired case of mpox clade Ib reported in Argentina. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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17 March 2026

Mpox in Czechia

As of 16 March 2026, a total of four mpox clade Ib cases have been confirmed in Czechia. According to the World Health Organization, two of the cases reported travel history to Germany. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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17 March 2026

Chikungunya in Argentina

As of 16 March 2026, a total of 2,701 chikungunya cases have been reported in Argentina since July 2025. Out of 103 confirmed or probable cases, 63 were locally acquired and 40 cases had a history of travel to either Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba or Paraguay. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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16 March 2026

Mpox in Austria

Since 1 Feb 2026 and as of 12 March 2026, six cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Austria. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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16 March 2026

Mpox in Sweden

Since 1 Feb 2026 and as of 12 March 2026, seven cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Sweden. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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16 March 2026

Yellow fever in Peru

As of 13 March 2026, two yellow fever cases have been reported in the department of Madre de Dios. Seven further cases are under investigation from various departments. 49 cases of yellow fever (19 deaths) were reported in Peru during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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