Summer travel advice
If you’re planning a holiday abroad this summer, see our simple travel tips for a safe and healthy trip
Heading abroad to watch the FIFA Football World Cup?
Plan ahead and be aware of potential health risks
Country Information updates: Measles
NaTHNaC has reviewed the measles risk for travellers and updated TravelHealthPro country-specific information pages with new measles guidance
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
WHO and UKHSA are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the risk to the UK public currently assessed as very low
Celebrating Pride abroad?
Be aware of risks, look after your health, get appropriate vaccinations and take condoms with you when you attend international Pride events
Getting to grips with dengue
A recording of this session is now available
NaTHNaC
Online Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of May 2026
Yellow fever update
Yellow fever cases continue to be reported in Africa and South America
World Malaria Day 25 April 2026
World Malaria Day is an opportunity to highlight the progress that has been made in eliminating malaria, but also to remember that it remains a significant problem in some countries
Rabies vaccine shortage: advice for health professionals
Important advice on rabies vaccine shortage for health professionals
Measles in Guatemala
As of 7 May 2026, a total of 5,399 cases of measles have been reported in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Measles in Mexico
As of 7 May 2026, a total of 10,049 cases of measles have been reported in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Ebola virus disease in DRC
As of 15 May 2026, a total of 13 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and four deaths have been reported in DRC. Cases have primarily been reported in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, with additional suspected cases identified in Bunia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Hantavirus- unknown origin
As of 13 May 2026, 11 cases of hantavirus (8 confirmed, 2 probable, 1 inconclusive including 3 deaths) have been reported, associated with the Andes virus outbreak on MV Hondius. All cases have been reported among passengers or crew members who had been on MV Hondius. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.
Hantavirus in Argentina
As of 25 April 2026, 101 confirmed cases of hantavirus infection and 32 deaths have been reported in Argentina during the 2025/2026 season. Cases have been reported in the following provinces: Buenos Aires, Salta, Santa Fe, Chubut, Río Negro, Entre Ríos and Jujuy. Please see UKHSA guidance for more details on hantavirus.
Measles in Bangladesh
As of 5 May 2026, a total of 5,467 confirmed measles cases and 41,793 suspected cases with 259 deaths have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Dengue in Tonga
As of 5 May 2026, a total of 56 confirmed dengue cases have now been reported in Tonga. The highest number of cases have been reported from Tongatapu Island. Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) has been confirmed. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Mpox in Luxembourg
Between April 2025 and March 2026, one clade I mpox case was reported in Luxembourg. This is the first clade I mpox case reported in Luxembourg. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
cVDPV2 in Australia
On 1 May 2026, an environmental detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) from a wastewater sample was reported in Perth, Western Australia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Mpox in Denmark
On 27 April 2026, the number of confirmed clade Ib mpox cases in Denmark has increased to four. One case has reported no travel history abroad, indicating locally acquired infection. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
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