IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
Travelling for Carnival
Follow our advice for a safe and healthy trip
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Lunar New Year 2026: Travel advice
Celebrating Lunar New Year abroad? Plan ahead to enjoy a safe trip during this popular worldwide public holiday
Off to Italy for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
Check our travel advice for Italy before you go
Travel during Ramadan
Traveling abroad during Ramadan is a rewarding experience, but can also present challenges; here are some tips for careful preparation to ensure a safe and healthy trip
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak
ABTA Destinations to Watch report published
ABTA has launched its Destinations to Watch report for 2026
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of March 2026
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Additional advice line sessions are planned, starting in January 2026
Dengue in Peru
As of 1 Feburary 2026, 4,344 cases (3 deaths) of dengue have been reported in Peru since the start of the year. Case numbers usually increase during the first few months of the year. A total of 37,041 cases (56 deaths) were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 were reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Brazil
As of 1 Feburary 2026, 62,707 cases (8 deaths) of dengue have been reported in Brazil since the start of the year. Case numbers usually increase during the first few months of the year. A total of 1,453,633 confirmed cases (1,793 deaths) were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 were all reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue
Dengue in Colombia
As of 25 January 2026, 9,383 suspected cases (2 deaths) of dengue have been reported in Colombia since the start of the year. Case numbers usually increase during the first few months of the year. A total of 125,119 cases (124 deaths) were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 were all reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Paraguay
As of 25 January 2026, 2,412 suspected cases of dengue have been reported in Paraguay since the start of the year. Case numbers usually increase during the first few months of the year. A total of 31,656 suspected cases were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 were reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Panama
As of 18 January 2026, 732 suspected cases of dengue have been reported in Panama since the start of the year. A total of 19,809 cases (28 deaths) were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 were all reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Chikunungya in Cuba
As of 25 January 2026, a total of 1,457 suspected cases of chikungunya have been reported in Cuba since the start of the year. 51,217 suspected cases (46 death) were reported during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Dengue in Bolivia
As of 8 January 2026, 4,067 suspected cases of dengue have been reported in Bolivia since the start of the year, with an upward trend being noted. A total of 38,028 suspected cases were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV1 and DENV2 were recorded. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Cuba
As of 11 January 2026, 202 suspected cases of dengue have been reported in Cuba since the start of the year. A total of 30,692 cases (19 deaths) were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 were reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Samoa
As of 8 February 2026, a total of 4,881 confirmed and 16,550 clinically diagnosed dengue cases, with eight deaths have been reported in Samoa since this outbreak began in January 2025. DENV-1 and DENV-2 have been confirmed as circulating in Samoa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Cholera in Malawi
Between 1 January and 16 February 2026, a total of 828 suspected cholera cases, with 87 confirmed cases and two deaths, have been reported. Currently Blantyre is reporting the highest number of cases, followed by Lilongwe, Kasungu, Neno and Chikwawa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.



