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 open
Registration for our fifth webinar on 4 December 2024 is now open
Mpox outbreak in Africa: clade I mpox virus infection
WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Oropouche virus disease: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention measures for travellers and health professionals
Malaria free certification: Egypt
The World Health Organization has granted certification of malaria elimination
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
Western Bahr el-Ghazal state
Anthrax in South Sudan
As of 20 October 2024, a total of 162 human anthrax cases and 3 deaths have been reported in 2024. Cases have been reported from two States: Western Bar el Ghazal (87 cases) and Warrap (75 cases).
Dengue in Guadeloupe
As of 14 November 2024, the French department of Guadeloupe health authorities declared a dengue epidemic on the island. As of 27 October 2024, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported 7,265 cases during 2024 with DENV-2 and DENV-3 circulating. Please see our dengue in brief article for further details on dengue.
Mpox in USA ex Eastern Africa
As of 16 November 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the first case of mpox clade I in an individual who travelled from Eastern Africa to California. The risk remains low for the general population in the USA. Please see our mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
Oropouche virus disease in Panama
As of 16 November 2024, the Ministry of Health have reported the first human case of Oropouche virus disease in Panama during 2024. Please see our Oropouche virus disease in brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Dengue in Burkina Faso
As of 15 November 2024, a total of 89,728 dengue cases (91 deaths) have been reported in all 13 regions during 2024. The Center region has reported 51% of cases. DENV-1 and DENV-3 viruses have been identified. Please see our dengue in brief article for further details on dengue.
Dengue in Cape Verde
As of 15 November 2024, a total of 35,230 dengue cases (5 deaths) have been reported since the start of 2024. DENV-1 and DENV-3 viruses have been detected. Cases have been from all islands but Santiago Island has been most severely affected with 82% of recorded cases. Please see our dengue in brief article for further details on dengue.
Influenza A(H5N1) in Canada
On 13 November 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed avian influenza A(H5N1) in an individual living in British Columbia. This is the first domestically acquired human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) in Canada. The case did not live on a farm or have contact with commerical poultry flocks. Please see the avian influenza in brief article for further details.
Lassa fever in USA ex West Africa
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) and the Iowa Department of Health have reported a fatal case of suspected Lassa fever in an Iowa resident who returned to the US from West Africa in October 2024. Risk to the general public is extremely low. Please see the Lassa fever in brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Mpox in Gabon ex Uganda
As of 6 October 2024, Gabon had reported two confirmed cases of mpox. The first case was reported on 22 August 2024 in Libreville. This case had recently travelled to Uganda, where it is considered likely the virus was contracted. The second case was a known contact of the first. Please see the mpox in brief article for further details on mpox.
San Juan
Malaria in Dominican Republic
As of 7 November 2024, 887 confirmed cases of malaria have been reported during 2024. It is unclear exactly how many cases are locally acquired but this represents a large increase compared to the same period in 2023. Local outbreaks have been reported from Azua and San Juan provinces. Please see the malaria in brief article for further details on malaria.
