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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so deadly – and warn it could happen again

The March 2026 outbreak was liked to a nightclub in Canterbury with 21 people diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in one week

The Independent UK · Sep 21

UK mosquito numbers could increase in September due to warm weather

Longer periods of humidity could bring a rise in mosquito populations across the country

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Shock moment 'yellow fever' mosquitoes which can carry killer viruses found in London gardens

‘It was quite clear that it was an invasive mosquito,’ leading UKHSA scientist Dr Jolyon Medlock told The Standard

Evening Standard · Sep 9

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A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there

The discovery that a mosquito species capable of transmitting the Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses is breeding in east London may sound alarming, particularly to people living nearby. Yet finding the species is several steps removed from finding evidence that any of these viruses are circulating locally.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London

Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Mosquito species which could carry deadly disease found breeding in London

The invasive mosquito species aedes aegypti is usually found in tropical climates

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Mosquitoes alert in London: Invasive species which can carry deadly virus found breeding in capital's homes

Mosquitoes that can spread diseases including dengue fever and the zika virus have been found breeding in the UK for the first time

Evening Standard · Sep 3

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Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried?

Cases of giardiasis, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhoea, bloating and gas, have reached their highest level in England since 2016 according to newly published data by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The Conversation · Sep 2

Salmonella cases near 500 in the UK as egg warning issued

Officials reiterated that babies, young children, pregnant women and older people should only eat thoroughly cooked eggs in restaurants and cafes

The Independent UK · Aug 27

What is giardia? The parasitic stomach bug UK travellers are being warned about

Cases of the parasite have risen by more than 10 per cent

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Urgent plea issued to parents as vaccine uptake for babies in UK falls again

New data has revealed that uptake rates for vaccines protecting babies have fallen once more

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Rise in salmonella cases linked to imported eggs

Officials reiterated that babies, young children, pregnant women and older people should only eat thoroughly cooked eggs in restaurants and cafes.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Giardiasis: UK travellers warned over parasitic stomach bug as cases soar

Giardia infection is spread by consuming contaminated food or water, or through direct contact with infected people or animals

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Under 5s and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out amid fears over fatal salmonella outbreak

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and children under five

Evening Standard · Aug 21

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The Economic Times · Aug 21

UK food agency warns against runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak; these people should avoid mayonnaise, soufflé and hollandaise sauce too

In light of a concerning salmonella outbreak affecting over 200 people in the UK, vulnerable populations are urged to steer clear of undercooked eggs when eating out. Authorities suspect imported eggs or products are responsible for this spread, while British supermarket eggs remain unaffected. Health officials are diligently tracking the…

Evening Standard · Aug 21

Vulnerable people eating out ‘should avoid runny eggs’ amid salmonella outbreak

One person has died and hundreds of others have been left ill in the outbreak which has been linked to imported eggs.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?

UKHSA says imported eggs eaten in restaurants are source of outbreak that has infected more than 200 people

Medical Daily · Aug 19

Belgium Reaches 300 Egg Linked Illnesses as Britain Declares a National Salmonella Outbreak with One Death

Belgium reached 300 cases, and the UK declared a national outbreak with one death, both linked to eggs. Here is what it means for shoppers.

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Evening Standard · Aug 19

Is your summer sea swim destroying your skin’s microbiome?

Taking a dip can affect our skin barrier in a whole host of ways. Katie Strick dives in

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Belgium hit by large Salmonella outbreak with 300 left ill after eating contaminated eggs

Health authorities warned the number of cases is expected to climb

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

UK Egg Salmonella Cases: 1 Death and 207 Confirmed Cases as Officials Investigate Imported Egg Outbreak

UK egg salmonella cases have reached 207, with one death reported as officials investigate a possible link to imported eggs and food businesses.

The Times of India · Aug 18

One dead, over 200 ill in UK Salmonella outbreak: Symptoms, cause and all you need to know

One person has died, and more than 200 people have fallen ill in a Salmonella outbreak across the UK, with health officials investigating a possible link to imported eggs.

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Mapped: Worst regions hit by deadly UK salmonella outbreak as cases rise

There have been more than 200 cases of salmonella in the past year

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

One person dead and more than 200 ill in UK salmonella outbreak

UKHSA rules out British produce as source of infections and says evidence points to consumption of imported eggs

Evening Standard · Aug 18

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to imported eggs, say health officials

There has been one death associated with the outbreak, UKHSA said.

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