Spring travel advice
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Travel during Ramadan
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Off to Italy for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
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Travelling for Carnival
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NECTM10
The abstract submission deadline for NECTM10 has been extended until 15 March 2026
Northern European Conference on Travel Medicine
In Person 
Belfast, UK
IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
Falsified rabies vaccine: India
Falsified rabies vaccine was reported in India in 2025
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak
Lunar New Year 2026: Travel advice
Celebrating Lunar New Year abroad? Plan ahead to enjoy a safe trip during this popular worldwide public holiday
Chikungunya in Argentina
As of 2 March 2025, 200 suspected cases of chikungunya (13 confirmed) have been reported in Salta province since the start of 2026. Six of the confirmed cases reported no history of travel indicating local transmission is occurring. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Lassa fever in Nigeria
As of 22 February 2026, a total of 1,989 suspected Lassa fever cases (404 confirmed, 43 deaths) have been reported since the start of 2026. Confirmed cases have been reported in 18 states, with 84% of confirmed cases reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Yellow fever in Venezuela
As of 25 February 2026, a total of 36 confirmed yellow fever cases have been reported in Venezuela since this outbreak began in June 2025. These cases were in 42 municipalities across 14 states. 61% of cases have been reported in Apure, Táchira, Lara, Mérida, Barinas, Portuguesa, Cojedes and Guárico. Cases have been noted in parts of Lara and Aragua states where yellow fever vaccination is not usually recommended. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Chikungunya in Mayotte
As of 27 February 2026, 219 cases of chikungunya have been reported in Mayotte since the start of the year. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Dengue in Timor-Leste
Between 1 and 28 February 2026, 2,105 cases of dengue were reported from Timor-Leste. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Chikungunya in Seychelles
As of 27 February 2026, over 70 chikungunya cases were reported in European travellers returning from the Seychelles since November 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
CVDPV2 in Togo
In the week ending 25 February 2026, one case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) was confirmed in Togo. This is the first reported case of cVDPV2 in Togo since 2022. Please see our Topics in Brief article for more details on polio.
Hantavirus in Argentina
As of 8 February 2026, 19 cases of hantavirus have been reported in Argentina since the start of the year. This brings the total number of cases reported since July 2025 to 79. The Centro and South regions have been most severely affected. Please see UKHSA guidance for more details on hantavirus.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Senegal
As of 18 February 2065, one confirmed case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has been reported in Tambacounda region. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
CVDPV2 in Zambia
As of 22 February 2026, the Zambia Ministry of Health reported a cVDPV2-positive environmental sample from Lusaka. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
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