National Travel Health Network and Centre

Well done to all those involved. Excellent teamwork! 👏

🦝 risk survey: Are you a or professional advising ? 🌍The of , & are researching attitudes to rabies to help improve travel advice & develop more effective public awareness campaigns 🐶for anyone at high risk of rabies.🐈‍⬛We'd love to hear about your experiences - can you spare 10 minutes to take part in a short survey?🐒See here for more information & survey link: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/910/survey-study-for-travellers-and-healthcare-professionals-on-rabies-risk

: Read our travel advice for new information following an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in the Magħtab/Mosta area

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Month!🎉If you're planning a trip to an event, check our guide to : https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/904/celebrating-pride-abroad?fbclid=IwY2xjawSLfW9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeaQl3biaB_4QKju3Os0qdCxK4rssDNiKx77V8fpSzuHt2kxADA3tYSkSVF40_aem_y5Y_qwrI2ZNgzqUQ2DcRog

How do I access healthcare abroad if I do not have my card? If you travel without your UK GHIC or UK EHIC and need treatment during your visit, you can apply for a Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC). You can only apply for a PRC if the need for treatment occurs during your visit.

To apply visit:
➡️ https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/get-healthcare-cover-travelling-abroad/temporary-cover-emergency-treatment-abroad

: Read our travel advice for updated information on surrogacy in Cyprus

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What is measles and why is it so important we’re up to date with our vaccines to protect against it? – UK Health Security Agency Measles is highly contagious so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in England and around the world in recent years. In 2024 there were 2,911 laboratory

New vaccines in development

Oxford Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine candidate receives CEPI backing The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has announced today that it will urgently accelerate the development of three investigational vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo ebolavirus that has caused a rapidly spreading epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbo...

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - ECDC produced helpful Q&As regarding the current outbreak in DRC and Uganda. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-congo-and-uganda

Questions about the current Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda?

This Q&A explains what Ebola disease is, how it spreads, the symptoms to look out for, and the current risk for people living in Europe. It also covers why the outbreak is concerning, what travellers should know, and what measures can help reduce the risk of infection.

Check the Q&A below or on our dedicated page:
bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC