What is sloth fever? Symptoms and advice after UK Oropouche virus cases Three cases of Oropouche virus have been detected in the UK for the first time amid a surge of infections around the world The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Health warning as chikungunya cases detected among returning travellers Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East. Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025
Amber heat warnings issued across England with temperatures set to soar Areas of the UK are expected to be hotter than Bali in the coming days. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Infections linked to wipes which may have been used to clean cuts Certain wipes should be thrown in the bin, health experts have said. Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025
New warning issued over tick bites after 1,500 cases of Lyme disease reported in a year UKHSA say the true number of cases may be higher and advise people to check for ticks after time outdoors The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
E.coli infections rose 26% last year, data shows The UK Health Security Agency said there were 2,544 cases of infection with shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec) in 2024. Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025
Surge in deadly E coli cases linked to contaminated salad leaves that killed two people Sandwiches, wraps and salads sold at major supermarkets were pulled from shelves over E coli fears last year The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
What is West Nile virus? Symptoms and advice after deaths in Italy There have been 32 confirmed cases of the virus in Italy so far this year The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 Urgent NHS warning issued to school leavers over lifesaving vaccine The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign for the jab, which is key to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK by 2040
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 Officials urge those who left school without lifesaving vaccine to get protected The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign for the jab, which is key to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK by 2040.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 UK health officials issue warning over cosmetic jabs after 38 botulism cases UKHSA says dozens of poisonings linked to unlicensed Botox-like jabs have been reported across England
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Fresh botulism warning from health chiefs after Botox reactions New cases in the East Midlands and east of England are not thought to be linked to cases reported in the North East in June.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 What is botulism? Symptoms to look out for after warning issued over fake Botox Health chiefs have urged people to be aware of the signs of the rare illness
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Warning over ‘contaminated’ tomatoes sold across UK Seven outbreaks of Salmonella were reported to national surveillance in 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 Many UTI hospital admissions could be prevented, according to experts Data also shows hospital trips for urinary tract infections cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2023/24.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Measles death shows nation must ‘redouble’ vaccine efforts, Streeting says The Health Secretary said ‘no child in this country should be dying of measles’.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 Child in Liverpool dies after contracting measles, reports claim The Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has treated 17 children for measles since June
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place? Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025 Heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across England as third heatwave takes hold UKHSA warning came into effect at noon on Friday as temperatures predicted to reach 33C over weekend