DHSC (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
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UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Health Protection Report volume 20 (2026)
A national public health bulletin from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Gastrointestinal infections and outbreak statistics for England
Surveillance data relating to gastrointestinal pathogens.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Meningococcal disease: laboratory-confirmed cases in England 2025 to 2026
Laboratory-confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease reported to the enhanced meningococcal surveillance programme in England.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Guidance: MenB vaccine (Bexsero®) offer Autumn 2026: PGD template
Patient group direction (PGD) template to support the national meningococcal group B (Bexsero®) vaccination one-off, time-limited offer Autumn 2026 programme.
ECDC (EU) · Jun 25, 2026
Multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouted seeds
Alfalfa sprouted seeds have been identified as the likely source of a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections, according to a Rapid Outbreak Assessment published by EFSA and ECDC.
ECDC (EU) · Jun 25, 2026
Registrations now open to attend ESCAIDE 2026, Europe’s leading public health conference, in Stockholm and online
You can now register to attend this year’s European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE), taking place in Stockholm and online on 18–20 November 2026. Registration is free of charge.
ECDC (EU) · Jun 25, 2026
Registrations now open for online attendance of ESCAIDE 2026, Europe’s leading public health conference
You can now register to attend this year’s European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE), taking place in Stockholm and online on 18–20 November 2026. Registration is free of charge.
MHRA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Guidance: MHRA Innovation Office: guidance and support
We can provide access to world-class regulatory knowledge, expertise and experience from within the MHRA.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Vaccine schedule change helps protect babies earlier against meningitis B
There has been good early uptake of chickenpox-containing MMRV, but a measles coverage gap persists across England.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Childhood vaccination coverage: provisional monthly data for England
Monthly data and commentary on coverage achieved by the UK childhood vaccination programme in England.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2025
Laboratory confirmed cases of pertussis reported to the enhanced pertussis surveillance programme in England.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Tetanus in England: annual reports
Reported cases of tetanus in England.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Fungaemia (including candidaemia): annual data from voluntary surveillance
Annual reports on voluntary surveillance of fungaemia (blood infections due to yeast species) in England.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Official Statistics: Cover of vaccination evaluated rapidly (COVER) programme 2025 to 2026: quarterly data
UK quarterly data and commentary on coverage achieved by the UK childhood immunisation programme.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 25, 2026
Research: Epidemiology of COVID-19 in England
These reports summarise trends in the epidemiology of COVID-19 in England. Reports will be published approximately every 6 months
NHS England · Jun 24, 2026
NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer
Hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer are to be offered a new immunotherapy on the NHS, which could help more women survive and stay cancer-free in the long-term. Pembrolizumab – which experts describe as being able to ‘take the handbrake off the body’s immune system’ to target cancer – will now offer a new […]
DHSC (UK) · Jun 24, 2026
Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities
The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS.
MHRA (UK) · Jun 24, 2026
Transparency data: MHRA Performance Data
Performance data for MHRA key performance indicators (KPIs) and information on the expected timeline to complete a specific regulatory function.
DHSC (UK) · Jun 24, 2026
Statutory guidance: General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements Directions
Directions for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care relating to payments for primary medical services contractors.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 24, 2026
Transparency data: UKHSA spend over £25,000: 2026
Details of UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) transactions over £25,000 in 2026.
ECDC (EU) · Jun 24, 2026
As first imported Ebola case is recorded in Europe, ECDC calls on EU Member States to continue investing in preparedness
Following confirmation of the first imported case of Ebola disease in Europe since the current outbreak began after a doctor returning to France from the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) calls on EU Member States to continue strengthening their preparedness. ECDC underlines that the risk of sustained transmission within the EU/EEA is very low provided that effective measures for early detection, isolation and treatment of patients are in place.
UKHSA (UK) · Jun 24, 2026
Official Statistics: Legionellosis in residents of England and Wales: 2025
This report presents data from the National Enhanced Legionnaires' Disease Surveillance Scheme (NELSS), covering all confirmed cases of Legionellosis among residents of England and Wales with symptom onset between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The report's purpose is to analyse confirmed cases, which meet specific clinical and laboratory criteria, and compare findings against data from previous years. Data is drawn from national surveillance scheme reporting forms and population estimates are based on the ONS census. The report will provide an epidemiological summary, analyse overall trends…
DHSC (UK) · Jun 24, 2026
Martha's Rule extended to all maternity services
Landmark patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, rolled out to all maternity settings after review found serious and sustained failures.