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Typhoid and paratyphoid cases reach record high while Malaria cases remain high despite small dip in cases.
Latest UKHSA data shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May.
Syphilis cases in England continue to rise.
Bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023.
UKHSA data shows the flu vaccine prevented 96,000 to 120,200 hospitalisations in England during last winter.
UKHSA says there is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in birds or mosquitos in the UK and the risk to the general public is very low
Better protections for British public and NHS thanks to deal adopted at the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
The infection can cause severe illnesses in the elderly, immunocompromised or those with underlying chronic conditions.
Data shows current state of health inequalities caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards
A new study published by UKHSA shows some bacteria have already become resistant to one of the newest antibiotics introduced to the NHS.
UKHSA is reminding travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against meningitis.
The latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses common in winter.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) latest updates on Clade Ib mpox.
The digital campaign will be headed by a new mascot, ‘Andi Biotic’, who is on a ‘one-pill’ mission to help young adults keep antibiotics working
UKHSA launches a call for evidence to shape England’s 2026 to 2031 TB Action Plan as TB rates continue to rise.
In 2024, 904 dengue cases were reported in returning travellers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, up from 631 in 2023.
Although numbers remain low, cases are being detected more frequently.
The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) first annual report summarising the latest infectious disease trends, bringing together all the key data from 2023 to early 2025 and outlining steps the organisation is taking to t…
New UKHSA study shows the RSV vaccination programme already achieving a 30% reduction in hospital admissions in older people in England as roll-out continues.
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