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Latest UKHSA data shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May.
Bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023.
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.
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.
UKHSA launches a call for evidence to shape England’s 2026 to 2031 TB Action Plan as TB rates continue to rise.
A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases.
A new Priority Pathogens reference tool aims to support national funders of research and development into diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.
UKHSA is tracing contacts of a person who travelled to England with Lassa fever and has since returned to Nigeria, with overall public risk remaining very low.
A study found that around 4 months after vaccination, people who received the RSV vaccine had a 79% reduction in their risk of getting lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV, compared with those who received placebo.
People who have already had the virus this winter could be at risk again, as new data shows shift in circulating strains.
Over 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be made available to help end HIV transmissions by the end of the decade.
UK TB cases rise 13% in 2024, continuing upward trend.
UKHSA confirms rare case of bird flu A(H5N1) in the West Midlands region.
UKHSA urges parents and carers to take these simple steps to ensure children make the healthiest start to the New Year.
Public urged to prevent further ‘new year spread’ by following good hygiene and taking up 'final chance’ vaccines where still available
Part of a fresh drive to boost the country’s ability to diagnose and test for new and emerging infectious disease threats.
The government has accepted advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2025 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
20 new clinical research hubs to be set up across UK to accelerate research into the next generation of treatments.
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