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.
Cyclospora and summer travel
A reminder about Cyclospora infection and how to reduce your risk
NaTHNaC temporary closure for staff training
Advice Line and Administration Office closed on 19 August 2026
Falsified rabies vaccine: Philippines
Falsified rabies vaccine is circulating through unauthorised sources in Philippines
Updated tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) ‘green book’ chapter published
The TBE chapter of the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease) has been updated
Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
Wildfires and industrial fires
Advice for travellers affected by wildfires or industrial fires during their trip
Changes to NaTHNaC telephone contact numbers
Our Advice Line and General Enquiries telephone number change has been deferred to Autumn 2026
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
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
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Albania
As of 4 August 2026, a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was reported in Tropojë district, Kukës in northern Albania. CCHF cases were last reported in Kukës in 2023. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
West Nile virus in Netherlands
As of 17 August 2026, a locally acquired West Nile virus infection was confirmed in a blood donor in the Netherlands. Laboratory testing detected the virus in a donor in Utrecht with no recent travel abroad and who remains well. Locally acquired human West Nile virus infection was last reported in the Netherlands in 2020. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Dengue in Sri Lanka
As of 15 August 2026, the National Dengue Control Unit in Sri Lanka has reported a total of 92,011 dengue cases and 68 deaths in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Cyclosporiasis in USA
As of 11 August 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 13,895 confirmed locally acquired cyclosporiasis cases in the USA since 1 May 2026.
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South Kivu
Bas-Uele
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Haut-Uele
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 14 August 2026, a total of 4,665 confirmed Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) cases, and 2,184 deaths, have now been reported across six provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain
As of 13 August 2026, a case of locally acquired Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has been reported in Salamanca. This is the fourth reported case of CCHF in Spain in 2026, and the third from Salamanca. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Dengue in Malaysia
As of 12 August 2026, a total of 56,319 dengue cases have been reported in Malaysia during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur
West Nile virus in France
As of 10 August 2026, a total of six locally acquired West Nile virus cases have now been reported during 2026 in the Occitanie (Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales) and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse) regions of France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
West Nile virus in Italy
As of 12 August 2026, a total of 224 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus, with seven deaths (one in an imported case), have now been reported from 55 provinces in 16 regions of Italy during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
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Chikungunya in France
As of 10 August 2026, a total of 15 locally acquired chikungunya cases have been reported during 2026 in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde) and Occitanie (Tarn) regions of France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
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