Salmonella cases are at ten-year high in England – here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe Salmonella cases in England are the highest they’ve been in a decade, according to recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024 – culminating in 10,388 detected infections last year. Children and older adults accounted for around a fifth… The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025
More hot and humid conditions in south and east after temperature tops 33C It comes after the UK Health Security Agency extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country into Wednesday morning. Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025
Forecasters predict heatwave for parts of UK with temperatures to hit 30C The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for several regions across England. Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025
UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said. Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025
Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Amber heat-health alert issued for all regions in England as temperatures climb The alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency is in force from 12pm on Thursday until 9am on Monday. Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
How to cope with extreme temperatures during the heatwave Here is everything you need to know about coping with the soaring mercury Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
Health warnings issued as parts of UK brace for approaching heatwave Yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most of England which are in force until 6pm on Sunday. Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025
Could month-long heatwaves and 40°C temperatures become the UK’s new normal under climate change? Many parts of England are expecting their first heatwave of the year this week, as the Met Office warns that hotter summers are on the way. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco Yvonne Ford was on holiday in North Africa in February and only fell ill two weeks ago Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025
Rabies warning as grandmother dies after being scratched by stray puppy in Morocco ‘Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets and educate those around you,’ say Yvonne Ford’s family The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe Health experts said there had been a global increase in measles cases. Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025
West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency. The Conversation · May 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 Temperatures to hit 30C – but heatwave ruled out There will be no health alert from the UK Health Security Agency, although some areas could reach record high temperatures for this time of year.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Will there be a heatwave this weekend? Experts weigh in as temperatures to hit 30C Next week could bring the hottest May since records began over 150 years ago
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Potential new antibiotic for gonorrhoea as superbugs rise There have been growing concerns about the rise of antibiotic resistant infections.
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Imported dengue cases reach record high across parts of the UK At least 904 cases of imported dengue fever were recorded in 2024, a considerable increase from the year before
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.
International Business Times UK · Mar 20, 2025 Quick Facts On Listeria: What You Should Know As UK Outbreak Kills Three, Two More Under Observation A Listeria outbreak in the UK, linked to contaminated desserts, has resulted in three deaths, prompting an investigation by health authorities.
Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025 Three die in listeria outbreak linked to NHS hospital and care home desserts The UK Health Security Agency has found a match for the outbreak strain in a particular type of dessert supplied to the NHS.
Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025 People with norovirus in London hospitals up by nearly 90% in a fortnight according to new figures London hospitals see number of norovirus cases surge amid warnings of ‘potential second wave’
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 This is why everyone seem to have norovirus at the moment Experts have their say on new strains
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 UK on alert after death toll from mystery illness in Congo rises The outbreak of a mystery illness has now killed 60 people, the World Health Organisation said
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025 HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency