Mpox outbreak in Africa: clade I mpox virus infection
WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Malaria free certification: Egypt
The World Health Organization has granted certification of malaria elimination
Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals
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
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
Rwanda reports their first ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
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
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
‘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)
Mpox in Germany ex Rwanda
On 24 October 2024, it was confirmed that the imported case of mpox clade Ib had travelled from Rwanda.
cVDPV2 in Djibouti
As of 23 October 2024, one positive circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) environmental sample has been reported in Djibouti. The sample was collected in September, making it the first in the country since May 2022.
Caqueta
Meta
Oropouche virus disease in Colombia
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 74 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Colombia during 2024.
La Paz
Pando
Oropouche virus disease in Bolivia
As of 15 October 2024, a total of 356 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported in Bolivia during 2024.
Dengue in Afghanistan
Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 2,749 suspected cases of dengue and one associated death have been reported.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Afghanistan
Since the beginning ot 2024, a total of 1,119 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever with 89 associated deaths have been reported. Most positive cases were reported from Kabul, Balkh and Kunduz.
Cholera in Nigeria
From 1 January 2024 to 29 September 2024, Nigeria has reported a total of 10,837 cholera cases, and 359 deaths, across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Cholera in Sudan
From 1 January to 29 September 2024, Sudan has reported a total of 20,062 cholera cases and 622 deaths. 15,047 new cases were reported between 2 and 29 September 2024.
Malaria in Egypt
As of 20 October 2024, the World Health Organization has certified Egypt as malaria-free.
Cholera in Lebanon
On 16 October 2024, the Ministry of Public Health of Lebanon confirmed a case of cholera. This is the first case to be reported since June 2023.
