Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until January 2026
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Due to staff shortages the advice line will be closed on some sessions
Mpox outbreak in Africa: clade I mpox virus infection
As of 4 September 2025, the mpox outbreak no longer continues to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)
Changes to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Important reminder to look out for updates to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Ebola virus disease in DRC
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease
Chikungunya vaccination information
Chikungunya vaccinations authorised in the UK including updates on recent possible serious adverse events in older people and JCVI advice
Professional Diploma in Travel Health (online), LSTM
The next Professional Diploma in Travel Health run by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, begins on 22 September 2025
Cyclospora travel reminder
Remember – follow good food and water hygiene advice abroad to protect yourself from a parasite called Cyclospora
Invasive meningococcal disease reported in Umrah pilgrims in 2025
If you are planning to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah in 2025, make sure you are vaccinated
UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: January to June 2025
Rabies in France
On 1 October 2025, local health authorities in the Occitanie region of mainland France reported a fatal rabies case in a local resident. Investigations into the source of infection, believed to be related to travel abroad, are ongoing. Rabies is not thought to circulate in either wild or domestic animals in France, although some species of bats can carry a rabies-like virus. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on rabies.
Chikungunya in France
As of 8 October 2025, a total of 695 locally acquired chikungunya cases have been reported in France since the beginning of 2025. Cases have been reported in the regions of Auvergne-Rhône Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Centre-Val de Loire, Corse, Grand Est, Ile-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie and Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Dengue in France
As of 8 October 2025, a total of 28 locally acquired dengue cases have been reported in France since the beginning of 2025. Cases have been reported from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie and Provence Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
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Rift Valley fever in Senegal
As of 8 October 2025, a total of 119 confirmed Rift Valley fever cases, including 16 deaths have now been reported in 2025. Out of this total, 110 cases have been reported from Saint-Louis region. Cases have also been reported in Louga and Matam regions. Please see UKHSA guidance on Rift Valley fever for further details.
Ebola virus disease in DRC
As of 5 October 2025, a total of 64 cases of Ebola virus disease (53 confirmed and 11 probable cases), including 43 deaths (32 confirmed and 11 probable) have been reported from Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Cholera in Chad
As of 5 October 2025, a total of 2,667 cholera cases (with 81 confirmed) and 149 deaths have been reported from three out of 23 provinces in Chad since the start of the outbreak (13 July 2025). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Dengue in Samoa
As of 29 September 2025, a total of 14,435 clinically diagnosed dengue cases (including 4,259 laboratory confirmed cases) and seven deaths have been reported in Samoa since the start of 2025. DENV-1 and DENV-2 serotypes have been identified. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Cholera in Zambia
As of 4 October 2025, the Zambia Ministry of Health have reported, 277 cholera cases and two deaths since the outbreak began on 5 August 2025. Cases have been reported from Mpulungu (218 cases), Nsama (33 cases), Mbala (16 cases), Senga Hill (5 cases) and Mpika (5 cases) districts. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Mpox in Kenya
As of 28 September 2025, a total of 593 cases of mpox clade Ib have been reported in Kenya since the start of the year. Cases have increased sharply since August 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Zambia
As of 21 September 2025, a total of 247 mpox clade Ib cases and three deaths have been reported in Zambia in 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
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