Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals
Mpox outbreak in Africa: clade I mpox virus infection
Mpox outbreak continues to meet the WHO criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)
UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from January to June 2024
Methanol poisoning and local herbal brews during travel
Stay safe while enjoying drinks overseas by following our travel health advice
UK malaria cases in returned travellers and updated guidelines
UK Health Security Agency publish malaria 2023 and 2024 (provisional) UK case numbers and updated malaria guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
Two 'green book' chapters updated
The consent and vaccine safety and adverse events chapters have recently been updated in the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease)
Professional Diploma in Travel Health (online), LSTM
The next Professional Diploma in Travel Health run by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, begins on 6 February 2025
NaTHNaC General Admin Line
The Admin line will reopen on Monday, 25 November 2024
'Getting to grips with dengue and dengue vaccines' webinar- registration is now closed
Registration for our fifth webinar on 4 December 2024 is now closed
Japanese encephalitis in Australia
Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in a mosquito sample in Lake Wyangan, New South Wales collected on 3 December 2024. Health authorities are reminding residents and visitors to the area to take protective measures. A local vaccination campaign is in place for residents and workers in the affected areas of New South Wales. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Japanese encephalitis.
Chikungunya in India
As of 31 October, India recorded 12,587 chikungunya cases since the beginning of 2024. This accounts for the highest number of confirmed cases in the past six years. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Uttarakhand are showing a substantial increase in cases compatared to the past six years. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Chikungunya.
Yellow fever in Central African Republic
Between 30 November and 6 December 2024, nine new suspected cases of yellow fever were reported from three regions in the Central African Republic. Since the beginning of 2024, a cumulative case count of 390 suspected cases and one death have been reported from all seven regions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Yellow fever in Gabon
Between 30 November and 6 December 2024, five new suspected cases of yellow fever were reported from two regions in Gabon. Since the beginning of 2024, a cumulative case count of 146 cases (nine were confirmed) and no deaths have been reported from all 10 regions in Gabon. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Oropouche virus disease in Barbados
As of 7 December 2024, two adult cases of Oropouche virus disease have been reported by health officials on Barbados. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Undiagnosed illness in DRC
Between 24 October and 5 December 2024, 406 cases and 31 deaths from an undiagnosed illness have been reported in Panzi, Kwango Province. Symptoms include fever, cough, malaise and runny nose. Over half of cases have been reported in children. A rapid response team has been sent to the region for further support and investigation.
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cVDPV2 in Germany
During the week ending 4 December 2024, four cVDPV2-positive environmental samples collected in October and November 2024 were reported from Germany across Munich, Bonn, Cologne and Hamburg. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Leptospirosis in Spain
Since the flash flooding took place on 29 and 30 October 2024, five cases of leptospirosis have been reported. Of these, two are probable cases detected among volunteers awaiting confirmatory results. The floods affected areas in eastern Spain especially Valencia and Castilla La-Mancha. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on leptospirosis.
Malaria in South Sudan
The World Health Organization have reported an upsurge in malaria cases and deaths in most states between 1 January and 20 October 2024. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.
Dengue in USA
On 25 November 2024, the first locally acquired case of dengue in Texas for 2024 was reported. As of 25 November 2024, 106 travel associated cases and one death were reported in Texas. This is the highest annual case count in Texas since 2002. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
