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A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases.
In 2024, 904 dengue cases were reported in returning travellers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, up from 631 in 2023.
From April 6, 2025, UKHSA requires medical professionals to report 8 more diseases, while labs must report 10 new pathogens to boost surveillance.
Latest data show continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in England
The report finds that overall healthcare-associated infections were present in 7.6% of patients, a 1% increase on the last reported figures in 2016.
Community testing in 2023, including nightclubs and festivals, rose by 7% compared to 2022.
Over 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be made available to help end HIV transmissions by the end of the decade.
The UK launches mSCAPE, a world-first metagenomics initiative by UKHSA to enhance health security through rapid pathogen detection and surveillance.
UKHSA urges travellers heading abroad to protect against mosquito borne infections
Children with learning or developmental difficulties are at higher risk of exposure to lead.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 33 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £500 per attendance and preparation for meetings.
Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections.
UKHSA and ONS have today published the latest data from the Winter Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Study, known as the Winter CIS.
Positive Voices 2022 survey reveals high satisfaction with treatment and care, but stigma and mental health conditions remain prevalent.
No further cases of influenza A(H1N2)v have been found. Enhanced surveillance will continue over the coming weeks.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a single confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N2)v.
An emergency department opt-out testing programme for bloodborne viruses has helped to diagnose thousands of people with serious infections.
Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows highest ever uptake of HIV testing among some groups, but there is still more work to be done.
A study to gather vital data on COVID-19 this winter has been launched by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
England joins a growing list of countries across the world to announce temporary measures as COVID cases rise in China ahead of borders re-opening next week.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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