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.
Getting to grips with travellers' diarrhoea
Registration is now open for our next 'Getting to Grips' webinar of 2026, 'Getting to grips with travellers' diarrhoea'
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Cyclospora and summer travel
A reminder about Cyclospora infection and how to reduce your risk
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
Getting to grips with chikungunya
A recording of this session is now available
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Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
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
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.
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.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Austria
As of 20 August 2026, a total of 20 confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis have been reported in Austria between 2025 and July 2026. This includes 18 cases reported in Vienna and two in Salzburg.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Denmark
As of 20 August 2026, one confirmed case of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis has been reported in Denmark.
Dermatophilus congolensis in France
As of 20 August 2026, a total of 70 confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis have been reported in France. Cases were predominantly, but not exclusively, among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Germany
As of 20 August 2026, a total of 17 confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis have been reported in Germany. Cases were predominantly, but not exclusively, in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Netherlands
As of 20 August 2026, a total of three confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis have been reported in the Netherlands.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Norway
As of 20 August 2026, a total of ten confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis were reported in Norway among contact sport practitioners between July to December 2025. Six individuals reported travel abroad within Europe and one case travelled outside Europe.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Spain
As of 20 August 2026, a total of 23 confirmed cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis were reported in Spain between July 2025 and July 2026 mostly linked to sex-on-premises venues. A separate case was also reported in 2025 in a contact sport practitioner who travelled outside Europe.
Dermatophilus congolensis in Sweden
As of 20 August 2026, a total of four cases of dermatophilosis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis were diagnosed in Stockholm by June 2026 among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. It is believed infection was acquired in Sweden, Japan and Spain.
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