Travelling for Diwali
Celebrating Diwali abroad? Planning ahead helps you and your family enjoy the festivities and safeguards your health overseas
Dengue 'green book' chapter published
A new dengue chapter in the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease) has been published
Country Focus: India - increase in insect, mosquito and tick spread infections reminder
Visiting India? Be aware there’s been an increase in insect spread infections such as dengue in this country - make sure you know how to protect yourself
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
Rwanda reports their first ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
Insect spread illness reminder for pregnant travellers
Information and advice for pregnant women planning travel to countries with a risk of insect, mosquito and tick spread infections
Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals
‘Getting to grips with advising pregnant travellers’ webinar video available
The recording of the lunchtime session on 27 September 2024 now added to TravelHealthPro
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Rabipur Rabies vaccine product alert for health professionals
Reports of rubber particles after reconstitution- recommendations to minimise the risk of particles
Dengue in Nepal
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 19,599 dengue cases, with nine verified deaths, have been reported in Nepal since the start of 2024. Across the country 76 districts are reporting cases; Kathmandu is the most affected district, with 3,103 dengue cases.
Zika in Brazil
As of 22 September 2024, a total of 6,313 cases of Zika virus disease have been reported since 1 January 2024. Of this total, 588 cases have been reported in pregnant women.
cVDPV3 in French Guiana
As of 9 October 2024, circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 3 (cVDPV3) has been detected in three environmental samples collected in May, June and August 2024. This is the first time cVDPV3 has been reported in French Guiana.
cVDPV2 in Spain
As of 9 October 2024, circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) has been detected in an environmental sample from the Barcelona metropolitan area, Catalonia. This is the first time cVDPV2 has been reported in Spain.
Chikungunya in Brazil
As of 28 September 2024, a total of 349,739 chikungunya cases have been reported in Brazil since the beginning of 2024.
Chikungunya in Paraguay
As of 28 September 2024, a total of 2,739 chikungunya cases have been reported in Paraguay since the beginning of 2024.
Dengue in Costa Rica
As of 7 October 2024, a total of 22,575 dengue cases have been reported in 2024. This is an increase of 141% compared to the same period in 2023.
Dengue in French Guiana
As of 7 October 2024, a total of 16,141 suspected dengue cases have been reported, with eight deaths, since the start of 2024. This is an increase of 720% compared to the same period in 2023.
Dengue in Guyana
As of 7 October 2024, a total of 31,238 suspected dengue cases (including 900 severe dengue cases) with five deaths, have been reported in 2024. This is an increase of 90% compared to the same period in 2023.
Dengue in Panama
As of 7 October 2024, a total of 25,092 dengue cases (including 149 severe dengue cases) and 39 deaths have been reported in 2024. This is an increase of 177% compared to the same period in 2023.
