Foreign Office Issues Warning as Hantavirus Outbreak Hits Argentine Holiday Destinations Friday, May 8, 2026 hantavirus argentina travel health infection rodents outbreak ukhsa disease warning The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for Argentina following the emergence of hantavirus cases in key tourist areas. Between January 1 and March 28, 2026, Argentine health … Read More
Nuneaton Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case, 125 Years After Last UK Outbreak Thursday, February 12, 2026 cholera nuneaton ukhsa publichealth vibrio elderly pneumonia outbreak isolation virus A pensioner in his 80s from Nuneaton has died following an illness resembling cholera, marking a shocking reminder of a disease that last seriously affected the UK over 125 years ago. The man, a father of two, initially … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Specialist Board Established in Birmingham to Combat Rising Tuberculosis Cases Wednesday, January 28, 2026 tuberculosis birmingham health publichealth testing infection ukhsa epidemic diagnosis treatment A new specialist board has been launched in Birmingham to address the alarming increase in tuberculosis (TB) infections across the city. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals that over the three years leading … Read More
Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Warning for West Midlands as Temperatures Plummet Tuesday, January 6, 2026 snow ice metoffice westmidlands weather travel freezing warnings ukhsa cold The Met Office has issued a yellow snow and ice warning for the West Midlands, anticipating wintry showers and icy patches that could disrupt travel throughout Tuesday morning, January 6. The warning remains in effect until … Read More
UK braces for 37 cm snow surge as forecast date moves forward Monday, January 5, 2026 snow uk winter weather cold scotland snowfall amberwarnings ukhsa forecast The UK is preparing for a significant snowfall of up to 37 cm in some areas within days of recent wintry flurries ending on Monday and Tuesday. Cold conditions, accompanied by a range of winter hazards, will persist across … Read More