Changes to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Important reminder to look out for updates to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
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)
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
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
On 20 December 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Marburg virus disease over.
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
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
cVDPV2 in South Sudan
As of 18 December 2024, a total of nine cirulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases have been reported in 2024. Please see our polio in brief article below for further details on polio.
VDPV2 in Finland
On 9 December 2024, vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) was reported to be detected in wastewater samples in Tampere. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Leeds
West Sussex
VDPV2 in United Kingdom
Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) has been detected in environmental sewage samples from Leeds (two samples), London (one sample) and West Sussex (one sample) during November 2024. To date there is no evidence of community transmission and the risk to the public is low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
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.
Bonn
Cologne
Munich
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.
