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Ebola, Marburg and Oropouche outbreaks

Ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A case of Marburg virus disease has been reported in Uganda and 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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Ebola disease in DRC

As of 12 July 2026, a total of 1,963 confirmed Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) cases and 719 confirmed deaths, have now been reported in five provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Haut-Uele. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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Ebola disease in Germany ex DRC

On 13 July 2026, the German authorities reported that a second US citizen has been medically evacuated to Germany after becoming infected with Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The first US citizen was successfully treated in Berlin and discharged from medical care in June 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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13 July 2026
Spain + Salamanca

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain

As of 10 July 2026, local health authorities have reported a death from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Salamanca, Spain. The case had reported a tick bite. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

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10 July 2026
USA + New York

Legionnaires' disease in USA

Between 2 and 9 July 2026, 46 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in Upper East Side, New York City, United States.

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07 July 2026

Dengue in Vanuatu

As of 2 July 2026, a total of 29 confirmed dengue cases have been reported in Vanuatu for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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07 July 2026

Dengue in Nigeria

As of June 2026, a total of 95 (nine confirmed) dengue cases have been reported in Nigeria for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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03 July 2026
Uganda + Western

Marburg virus disease in Uganda

On 30 June 2026, a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease was reported in Western Region, Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg virus disease.

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03 July 2026

Hantavirus - cruise ship

On 2 July 2026, the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship completed their quarantine period, tested negative and returned home. No additional cases have been reported since 25 May 2026. As a result, the World Health Organization considers the outbreak of hantavirus over. A total of 13 cases (12 confirmed and one probable), including three deaths (two confirmed and one probable), were reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.

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03 July 2026
Liberia + Grand Gedeh

Yellow fever in Liberia

On 21 June 2026, a confirmed case of yellow fever was reported in Grand Gedeh county, Liberia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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02 July 2026

Shigellosis in India

As of 29 June 2026, a total of 273 confirmed cases of shigellosis, including seven deaths have been reported since the start of 2026. The outbreak is concentrated in northern Kerala. Please see UKHSA guidance for further information on shigella.

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