Global Cholera Outbreak Monitoring – Monthly Update
Monthly update on cholera outbreaks worldwide. Between April 28 and May 26, 2026, 3,596 new cases and 176 deaths were reported. The countries with the most cases are Angola (2,120), Mozambique (413), Somalia (271), Burundi (224), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (172). The countries with the most deaths are the Democratic Republic of […]
Rabies outbreaks are decreasing in Europe and Türkiye, but the threat persists.
A study analyzed the evolution of rabies in the European Union and Turkey between 2013 and 2023, showing an overall reduction in outbreaks of 68% (from 1,022 to 325). A total of 4,865 outbreaks were reported in 16 countries. Turkey accounted for 68% of the outbreaks, followed by Romania and Poland. Transmission is linked to […]
Cases of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the United Kingdom
A UK report details six locally acquired cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) since 2019, with two probable cases in 2025. One 2025 case was associated with Dartmoor and another with the Outer Hebrides and Peak District. Infected ticks have been detected in Thetford Forest, Hampshire/Dorset, and the North Yorkshire Moors. The geographical spread suggests that […]
Historic increase in bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Europe in 2024
In 2024, Europe experienced record highs in bacterial STIs. Gonorrhea saw 106,331 confirmed cases, a 303% increase since 2015 and 4.3% more than in 2023. Syphilis reached 45,577 confirmed cases, doubling since 2015, with notable increases among heterosexual men and women of reproductive age. Cases of congenital syphilis nearly doubled, rising from 78 in 2023 […]
International epidemiological surveillance of high-impact outbreaks
While much of the global health focus remains on respiratory viruses, several high-impact outbreaks continue to evolve in different regions of the world and are being closely monitored by HRadar due to their potential international risk and relevance to public health and travelers. One of the most concerning events is the outbreak of Bundibugyo virus […]
Cholera – Multi-country outbreak
Global update (April–May 2026) Cholera continues to pose a significant global public health challenge, with sustained transmission across multiple countries in Africa and Asia. According to the latest update from the ECDC Weekly Communicable Disease Threats Report (Week 18, 2026), between 30 March and 28 April 2026, a total of 20,028 new cases and 272 […]