Record number of travel-linked typhoid cases Health experts have urged people to get the Travel Health Pro website before going abroad. Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK Thirteen cases of Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 have now been recorded across England, according to the UKHSA The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Holidaymakers travelling to Europe warned of contagious disease outbreak IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling The Independent UK · Jun 5, 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
Expert warns of spread of super-gonorrhoea resistant to antibiotics The number of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases has already surpassed the total recorded last year The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
Experts warn of ‘concerning jump’ in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea The drug ceftriaxone is the main treatment for gonorrhoea so experts are concerned when infections fail to respond to it. Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time as climate change linked to spread The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures. Euronews · May 21, 2025
What is the West Nile Virus? Everything we know as virus detected in UK Health experts maintain that the risk to the general public is currently very low Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time UKHSA says risk to public very low after detection in genetic material of mosquitoes caught in Nottinghamshire The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Deadly West Nile virus found in UK mosquitoes. What you need to know Experts said mosquito-borne diseases are expanding to new areas due to climate change The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
What is the gonorrhoea vaccine and when will it be rolled out? The world’s first gonorrohea vaccine will be rolled out from August Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
West Nile virus identified in UK mosquitoes for first time Health experts said the risk to the public is ‘very low’. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Evening Standard · May 21, 2025 West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitos for first time Virus can cause severe, life-threatening illness in about 1 in 150 people who are infected
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 World-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out It is hoped the programme will help tackle rising rates of the infection, including cases that are resistant to antibiotics.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 GPs asked to find undiagnosed infected blood victims Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry revealed concerns last year that hundreds infected at birth could be living unaware
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears Residents in nearly 200 post codes told to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 Pharmacists refuse patient requests for antibiotics ‘at least once a day’ Pharmacists say the current level of demand for antibiotics for minor ailments could pose a risk to patient and wider population safety.
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025 Stark social divides in infectious disease admission rates in England, study finds UKHSA says people in most deprived areas almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as those in least deprived
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 Rats the ‘size of dachshunds’ terrify Birmingham residents as bin strike prompts fear of surge in rodent-borne diseases Union officials have said the end of the bin strikes are in ‘touching distance’ after a seven-week standoff
Euronews · Apr 20, 2025 Why is tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease, on the rise in the UK? Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases
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 · Apr 11, 2025 More than 1,000 people died from heat in England in 2024, figures show The higher-than-expected number of deaths came despite relatively cooler conditions last year.