NaTHNaC advice line: temporary change to opening hours
Temporary change to advice line opening hours on Wednesday 11 June 2025
Professional Diploma in Travel Health (online), LSTM
The next Professional Diploma in Travel Health run by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, begins on 22 September 2025
Celebrating Pride abroad?
Take care of your health and be aware of your risks at international Pride events
Ebola disease in Uganda
On 26 April 2025, the Ugandan Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Ebola disease over
Chikungunya vaccination information
Chikungunya vaccinations authorised in the UK including updates on recent possible serious adverse events in older people in post marketing surveillance
Changes to the country information pages: dengue vaccine recommendations
NaTHNaC has reviewed and updated the dengue country-specific information and vaccine recommendations
Falsified antibiotics reported in WHO African Region
Falsified HEALMOXY (Amoxicillin) identified in Cameroon and Central African Republic
Increase in drug resistant gonorrhoea reported in UK travellers
Travelling abroad? Be aware of your risk of sexually transmitted infections and protect yourself for a safe and enjoyable trip
RCN and NaTHNaC Joint Travel Health Conference 2025
Recording of the 8th Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and NaTHNaC joint Travel Health Conference on Saturday 22 March 2025 is now available online
Spring travel advice
Planning a spring break? See our simple travel tips for a safe and healthy trip
Malaria in Australia
As of 2 June 2025, Queensland Health have reported two locally acquired malaria cases in Torres Strait residents during 2025. Investigations are ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.
Oropouche virus disease in Brazil
As of 27 May 2025, a total of 10,572 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus disease, with five deaths (two confirmed, three under investigation), have been reported in Brazil for 2025. Espirito Santa State has been most severely affected with over 6,200 cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Cholera in Sudan
As of 1 June 2025, a total of 14,309 suspected cases of cholera (328 deaths) have been reported from 12 states. This brings the total number of cases to 65,285 cases (1,712 deaths) since the outbreak began in July 2024, against the background of a complex humanitarian crisis. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Chikungunya in Mayotte
As of 25 May 2025, a total of 560 cases of chikungunya have been reported on the island since the start of 2025. On 27 May 2025, Mayotte increased its arbovirus alert and response level to level 3 (out of 5) to reflect intense and widespread transmission on the island. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Leptospirosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina
As of 2 June 2025, a total of 43 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in the Sarajevo Canton in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 15 May 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on leptospirosis.
Mpox in DRC
As of 25 May 2025, a total of 22,611 confirmed mpox cases and 49 confirmed deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2024. Mpox clades Ia and Ib have been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Kenya
As of 25 May 2025, a total of 119 confirmed mpox cases and two deaths have been reported in Kenya since 2024. Community transmission of clade Ib mpox has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Burundi
As of 25 May 2025, a total of 3,934 confirmed mpox cases and one confirmed death have been reported in Burundi since 2024. Community transmission of clade Ib mpox has been reported in Burundi. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Congo
As of 25 May 2025, a total of 60 confirmed mpox cases and one death have been reported in Congo since 2024. Clade Ia and clade Ib mpox have been reported in Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Rwanda
As of 25 May 2025, a total of 120 confirmed mpox cases and no deaths have been been reported in Rwanda since 2024. Clade Ib mpox has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
