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What we know about new Mpox strain after first case caught in UK

All previous mpox cases in the UK were found in someone who travelled to an affected country or knew someone who had

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Researchers to analyse wastewater for diseases at UK-first centre

It is hoped the system could one day be rolled out nationwide.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 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 27, 2025

Health experts reveal 24 infectious diseases that could pose major threat to public health - see full list

The list of 24 infectious diseases has been created to help scientists make new tests, vaccines and medication in preparation

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

24 dangerous pathogen groups are posing serious health risks, UK experts warn

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Bird flu ‘has potential to become pandemic’, health officials warn

The warning comes on the heels of the first confirmed case of bird flu in sheep

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Bird flu ‘has potential to become pandemic’, UKHSA director says

Richard Pebody said while the virus is ‘not new’ and the risk to the public remains low, its features have changed in recent years.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

RSV jab slashes hospital admissions by 30% for older people, data suggests

NHS England started rolling out the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus a little over six months ago.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Sex and gender ID conflation ‘isn’t helpful’ for data collection, Streeting says

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the Commons that the ‘conflation of sex and gender identity isn’t helpful’ for data analysis.

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025