
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

Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
The World Health Organization has reported a confirmed Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania
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
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.
Mpox in South Sudan
On 6 February 2025, a case of clade I mpox was confirmed in a Ugandan national who is a resident of Juba, South Sudan. The patient reported a recent travel history to Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Ireland ex DRC
On 6 February 2025, the Health Service Executive of Ireland reported one case of clade I mpox in an Irish resident who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the first confirmed clade I mpox case in Ireland. The Health Service Executive of Ireland report risk to the Irish public is low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Peru
In 2024, a total of 19 confirmed cases including nine deaths were reported. Since the start of 2025, one confirmed fatal case has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Yellow fever in Colombia
In 2024, a total of 23 confirmed cases of yellow fever were reported, including 13 deaths. Since the start of 2025, a total of eight confirmed cases have been reported, including two deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Ebola virus disease in Uganda
On 2 February 2025, a second case, the wife of the index case, tested positive for Sudan Ebola virus disease. The source of the index case's exposure is under investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Senegal
As of 24 January 2025, two confirmed cases (one death) of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) have been reported in Kaffrine Department. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
Dengue in Fiji
As of 3 February 2025, the Fiji Ministry of Health have reported 200 cases of dengue fever in the Western Division since the start of 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.