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Ebola and Oropouche outbreaks

Ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. 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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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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Ebola disease in DRC

As of 1 July 2026, 1,460 confirmed cases of Ebola disease with 447 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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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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Zika in North Macedonia ex Maldives

On 19 June a case of Zika virus in Macedonia was confirmed in a traveller who had returned from the Maldives. This is the first confirmed case of Zika virus in Macedonia. The risk to the population is assessed as low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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29 June 2026

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Iraq

As of 15 June 2026, 171 cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), including 11 deaths have been confirmed since the start of 2026. Cases have been reported across 15 governorates with Thi Qar being most severely affected. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

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29 June 2026

Yellow fever in Colombia

As of 28 June 2026, a total of 53 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 26 deaths, have been reported since the start of the year. This brings the total confirmed cases since 2024 to 201 (89 deaths). The Department of Tolima has reported the majority of cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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29 June 2026

Chikungunya in Seychelles

As of June 2026, over 166 chikungunya cases were reported from 13 different European countries in returning travellers from the Seychelles since November 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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29 June 2026

Dengue in Maldives

As of 1 June 2026, 2,969 cases of dengue have been reported in the Maldives since the start of 2026. This represents an increase compared to the same period in previous years. The ECDC have also reported at least 107 imported cases into Europe from the Maldives since 2025. Recent data shows a declining trend in these imported cases since spring 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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