Getting to grips with dengue
Our first ‘Getting to grips’ webinar of 2026 is now fully booked
NaTHNaC
Yellow fever update
Yellow fever cases continue to be reported in Africa and South America
World Malaria Day 25 April 2026
World Malaria Day is an opportunity to highlight the progress that has been made in eliminating malaria, but also to remember that it remains a significant problem in some countries
Rabies vaccine shortage: advice for health professionals
Important advice on rabies vaccine shortage for health professionals
A food and water hygiene reminder for travellers
New research highlights the importance of raising awareness among UK travellers about stomach bugs and other travel-related gut infections
RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
Featuring the latest updates and future trends in travel health
NaTHNaC
Royal College of Nursing
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of April 2026
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2025
Mpox in Poland ex Slovakia
On 13 April 2026, the first detection of clade I mpox in Poland was confirmed. The clade subtype is unspecified. The case is an adult male who had a travel history to Slovakia. No onward transmission associated with this case has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Ecuador
On 25 April 2026, Ecuador's Ministry of Health reported a fatal human case of yellow fever in an 11-year-old child in Joya de los Sachas Canton, Orellana Province. This is the first human case of yellow fever in Ecuador in nine months. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Mpox in Madagascar
Between 18 December 2025 and 25 April 2026, a total of 1,196 confirmed mpox cases and three deaths have been reported in Madagascar. Clade Ib mpox has been detected amongst confirmed cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
CVDPV2 in Malawi
In the week ending 22 April 2026, one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample was reported from Southern Province, Malawi, collected on 19 February 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Measles in Bangladesh
Between 15 March and 14 April 2026, a total of 19,161 suspected and 2,973 confirmed measles cases with 30 (166 suspected) confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported from Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram and Khulna. Children under five years account for the majority of reported cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Dengue in Martinique
As of 29 March 2026, 1,009 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Martinique since the start of 2026. DENV3 has been recorded. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Mpox in Pakistan
As of 14 April 2026, 122 suspected mpox cases (25 confirmed) have been reported in Sindh Province. Cases have been reported from Khairpur district, Sukkur and Karachi. Nine deaths have been recorded and newborn babies have been amongst those affected. No further information regarding the clade is available at present. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Dengue in Bolivia
As of 22 March 2026, 36,007 suspected cases of dengue have been reported in Bolivia since the start of 2026. This represents a large increase compared to the same period in 2025. Serotypes DENV1 and DENV2 have been recorded. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Maldives
As of 15 April 2026, 1,908 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. Cases has been recorded across all Atolls. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Yellow fever in Bolivia
Between 1 January and 21 April 2026, a total of five cases of yellow fever have been reported in Bolivia with two deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.



