NaTHNaC email service: Travel vaccine certificate enquiries
Email service for health professionals and travellers
Ebola virus disease in Uganda
The Ministry of Health in Uganda have confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kampala
Travelling for 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
Falsified rabies vaccine: Zimbabwe
Falsified rabies vaccine is circulating through unauthorised sources in Zimbabwe
NaTHNaC General Admin Line temporarily closed
Due to staff shortages, the NaTHNaC admin line will be closed for the month of February
Malaria free certification: Georgia
The World Health Organization certified Georgia as malaria-free
ABTA Destinations to Watch report published
ABTA has launched its Destinations to Watch report for 2025
Lunar New Year 2025: Travel advice
Celebrating the Lunar New Year abroad? Lunar New Year is a public holiday, with festivities taking place over several days in many countries worldwide; planning ahead helps you have a safe and enjoyable trip
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
On 20 December 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Marburg virus disease over
Mosquito and insect spread infections in the Caribbean
An increase in cases of mosquito and insect spread infections have been reported in the Caribbean region
Dengue in Puerto Rico
As of 20 February 2025, a total of 6,291 dengue cases were reported in Puerto Rico for 2024. Cases remained above epidemic threshold in 2024, with active transmission also remaining above epidemic threshold through January 2025. DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 subtypes were identified; with DENV-3 the predominant circulating subtype, followed by DENV-1. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Tonga
As of 20 February 2025, the Ministry of Health of Tonga declared an outbreak of dengue fever, with a total of 52 cases reported in Vava’u, Tongatapu and ‘Eua. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
West Nile Virus in Estonia
As of 20 February 2025, the first confirmed case of West Nile virus infection in Estonia was reported in a dead bird (northern goshawk). This is currently the northernmost West Nile virus detection in Europe. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Mpox in South Sudan
As of 16 February 2025, a total of three confirmed mpox cases have been reported in South Sudan. Mpox clade Ia has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for more details about mpox.
Cholera in Ghana
As of 14 February 2025, a total of 6290 cholera cases, with 49 deaths, have been reported since October 2024. Cases have been reported across 118 districts in five of the country’s 16 regions, with 98% occurring in Central (1625 cases), Western (2225) and Greater Accra (1340) regions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Lassa fever in Sierra Leone
As of 18 February 2025, a confirmed fatal case of Lassa fever has been reported in Sierra Leone. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Yellow fever in Colombia
As of 14 February 2025, a total of eight confirmed cases of yellow fever, with two deaths have been reported in the department of Tolima since the beginning of 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Mpox in UAE
As of 14 February 2025, the United Arab Emirates reported their first case of clade Ib mpox in an individual with a recent history of travel to Uganda. The case had symptom onset on 11 January 2025, with mpox confirmed on 18 January 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in China
As of 13 February 2025, a total of seven cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in China since the beginning of 2025. The sixth case was a close contact of the imported case reported on 3 January 2025. The seventh case was associated with travel to the United Arab Emirates. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox
Cholera in Angola
As of 9 February 2025, a total of 3,043 confirmed cases of cholera and 101 deaths have been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
