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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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17 March 2026

Meningococcal disease in United Kingdom

As of 17 March 2026, a total of four confirmed meningococcal disease cases, with two deaths, have been reported in Kent. Some cases have been confirmed as group B meningococcal disease. A further 11 suspected cases are under investigation. 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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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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16 March 2026

Yellow fever in Bolivia

As of 13 March 2026, one yellow fever death has been reported in La Paz department. Eight confirmed cases of yellow fever (two deaths) were reported in Bolivia during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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13 March 2026

West Nile virus in Anguilla

As of 11 March 2026, a locally acquired (autochthonous) case of West Nile virus was reported in Anguilla. This is the first human case of West Nile virus reported from Anguilla. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.

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13 March 2026

Chikungunya in Bolivia

As of 13 March 2026, 5,371 cases of chikungunya have been reported from Bolivia in 2026. Cases have been reported from the departments of Santa Cruz (4,500), Cochabamba (303), Tarija (332), Chuquisaca (81) and La Paz (68). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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