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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.

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01 September 2026
Italy + Palermo

Diphtheria in Italy

On 20 August 2026, a fatal case of diphtheria has been confirmed in a child in Palermo, Sicily. A second probable case has been reported in another child who is unwell and is a contact of the first case. A further ten family members are reported to have tested positive, but remain well. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.

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01 September 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo + Ituri
North Kivu
South Kivu
Bas-Uele
Tshopo
Haut-Uele

Ebola disease in DRC

As of 30 August 2026, a total of 6,100 confirmed cases and 2,950 deatha of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) have been reported in six provinces in Democratic Republic of the Congo; Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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01 September 2026
USA

Cyclosporiasis in USA

As of 24 August 2026, 17,180 confirmed locally acquired cyclosporiasis cases, including two deaths have been reported in 48 states and the district of Columbia in the USA. A further 11,844 cases are under investigation.

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27 August 2026
Sweden + Västernorrland

Measles in Sweden

As of 27 August 2026, a total of 35 measles cases have been reported in Sweden in connection with the Ukult festival which took place between 30 July and 2 August 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.

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27 August 2026
Germany + Frankfurt

Malaria in Germany

As of 27 August 2026, a total of six malaria cases, including two deaths, have been reported from individuals working at Frankfurt Airport. There is no increased risk to the general public. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.

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27 August 2026
France + Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Occitanie
Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Dengue in France

As of 26 August 2026, five locally acquired cases of dengue have been reported in the Tarn and Herault (both in Occitanie), la Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and Bouches-du-Rhône (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) departments in France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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27 August 2026
France + Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Occitanie
Île-de-France

Chikungunya in France

As of 26 August 2026, a total of 33 locally acquired chikungunya cases have been reported during 2026 in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), Occitanie (Tarn, Lot) and Île-de-France (Val-de-Marne) regions of France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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27 August 2026

Usutu virus in Italy

As of 26 August 2026, a total of 10 Usutu virus cases have been reported in five regions of Italy during 2026.

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26 August 2026

Mpox in Taiwan

On 26 August 2026, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control confirmed two locally acquired clade Ib mpox cases in 2026. These are the first locally acquired clade Ib mpox cases in Taiwan. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Mpox.

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26 August 2026

Diphtheria in Australia

As of 26 August 2026, a total of 539 confirmed diphtheria cases have now been reported across Australia during 2026. The majority of cases have been reported in the Northern Territory (289 cases) and Western Australia (227 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.

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