tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) 2026-05-22T16:02:16+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-the-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak 2026-05-22T16:02:16+01:00 UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak Latest information on cases including British nationals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-issues-amber-and-yellow-heat-health-alerts-across-england 2026-05-22T11:51:03+01:00 UKHSA issues amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England UKHSA has issued its first amber heat-health alert of 2026, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people from high temperatures in the coming days. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-and-partners-publish-first-one-health-annual-vector-borne-disease-surveillance-report 2026-05-21T09:30:00+01:00 UKHSA and partners publish first One Health annual Vector-Borne Disease surveillance report The first UKHSA One Health report tracks vector-borne diseases in England, with Lyme disease remaining the most common infection in 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-hiv-report-shows-progress-but-inequalities-persist-in-access-to-testing-prep-and-early-diagnosis 2026-05-14T15:45:00+01:00 New HIV report shows progress but inequalities persist in access to testing, PrEP and early diagnosis HIV testing uptake lowest among Black African heterosexual women in sexual health services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/antibiotics-and-menb-vaccination-to-be-offered-to-young-people-in-dorset 2026-04-22T17:09:08+01:00 Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in areas of Dorset following 3 cases of invasive meningococcal disease. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rsv-maternal-vaccine-cuts-baby-hospital-admissions-by-up-to-85 2026-04-17T23:00:02+01:00 RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85% Largest real-world study in England confirms premature infants protected by vaccination. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-ukhsa-data-shows-1504-heat-related-deaths-during-summer-of-2025 2026-04-02T09:30:11+01:00 New UKHSA data shows 1,504 heat-related deaths during summer of 2025 Latest data shows Summer 2025 saw 1,504 heat‑associated deaths in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hepatitis-c-infections-in-people-who-inject-drugs-continue-to-fall 2026-04-02T09:30:09+01:00 Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs continue to fall New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/increase-in-drug-resistant-shigella-cases-among-gay-and-bisexual-men 2026-03-26T09:49:19+00:00 Increase in drug-resistant Shigella cases among gay and bisexual men New UKHSA data shows that sexually transmitted Shigella cases in England continue to occur at high levels, with over 2,500 diagnoses in 2025 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/travellers-reminded-to-protect-themselves-against-mosquito-bites 2026-03-26T09:45:05+00:00 Travellers reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites New UKHSA data shows dengue cases have fallen significantly, but chikungunya infections rose 43% in 2025 and malaria continues to be reported at consistently high levels among returning travellers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent 2026-03-26T09:30:24+00:00 Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-invested-in-health-protection-as-new-pandemic-strategy-published 2026-03-25T14:26:00+00:00 £1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published New Pandemic Preparedness Strategy has been published alongside the UK Government's response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expansion-of-meningitis-b-vaccination-offer-to-kent-students 2026-03-19T14:05:00+00:00 Expansion of Meningitis B vaccination offer to Kent Students The Meningitis B vaccine will now be offered to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-update-to-the-house-on-meningitis-outbreak 2026-03-17T13:24:00+00:00 Meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and east Kent The Secretary of State Wes Streeting updated the House of Commons on the meningitis outbreak and the latest steps being taken to support those affected. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-and-stablepharma-highlight-breakthrough-with-fridge-free-tetanus-and-diphtheria-vaccine 2026-03-13T12:31:45+00:00 UKHSA and Stablepharma highlight breakthrough with fridge-free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine 'Fridge-free' vaccines have huge potential for vaccine delivery in emergency response situations and the developing world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/midwives-remain-the-most-trusted-source-of-information-on-pregnancy-vaccination 2026-03-11T15:46:59+00:00 Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination Over 60% of the women surveyed said being advised to have any of the vaccines by a healthcare professional was an important reason for taking up the offer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/survey-reveals-1-in-3-parents-believe-children-always-need-antibiotics-for-ear-infections 2026-03-11T10:00:03+00:00 Survey reveals 1 in 3 parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin 2026-03-05T16:19:49+00:00 Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-eligible-for-free-shingles-vaccine-urged-to-come-forward 2026-02-26T13:13:00+00:00 Millions eligible for free shingles vaccine urged to come forward UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/national-flu-immunisation-programme-plan-2026-to-2027 2026-02-26T09:30:08+00:00 National flu immunisation programme plan 2026 to 2027 The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.