tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)2025-04-17T14:30:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports-bulletin-20252025-04-17T14:30:00+01:00Flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports bulletin 2025The latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses common in winter.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox2025-04-07T11:30:02+01:00Latest update on Clade Ib mpoxThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) latest updates on Clade Ib mpox.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-launches-campaign-to-tackle-misconceptions-on-antibiotics2025-04-07T09:30:08+01:00UKHSA launches campaign to tackle misconceptions on antibioticsThe digital campaign will be headed by a new mascot, ‘Andi Biotic�, who is on a ‘one-pill� mission to help young adults keep antibiotics workingtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-launches-call-for-evidence-to-tackle-rising-tb2025-04-02T10:00:01+01:00UKHSA launches call for evidence to tackle rising TBUKHSA launches a call for evidence to shape England’s 2026 to 2031 TB Action Plan as TB rates continue to rise.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/imported-dengue-cases-reach-record-high2025-03-27T11:32:38+00:00Imported dengue cases reach record highIn 2024, 904 dengue cases were reported in returning travellers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, up from 631 in 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/antibiotic-resistant-gonorrhoea-cases-rising-in-england2025-03-27T09:00:00+00:00Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases rising in EnglandAlthough numbers remain low, cases are being detected more frequently.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-publishes-first-annual-report-summarising-latest-infectious-disease-trends2025-03-25T13:30:02+00:00UKHSA publishes first annual report summarising latest infectious disease trendsThe UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) first annual report summarising the latest infectious disease trends, bringing together all the key data from 2023 to early 2025 and outlining steps the organisation is taking to t�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-first-rsv-vaccination-programme-protects-older-people2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00UK's first RSV vaccination programme protects older peopleNew UKHSA study shows the RSV vaccination programme already achieving a 30% reduction in hospital admissions in older people in England as roll-out continues.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-highlights-pathogens-of-greatest-risk-to-public-health2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00UKHSA highlights pathogens of greatest risk to public healthA new Priority Pathogens reference tool aims to support national funders of research and development into diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expansion-of-mandatory-disease-reporting-requirements2025-03-18T00:00:00+00:00Expansion of Disease Reporting RequirementsFrom April 6, 2025, UKHSA requires medical professionals to report 8 more diseases, while labs must report 10 new pathogens to boost surveillance.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-could-help-detect-and-investigate-foodborne-illness-outbreaks2025-03-14T09:36:01+00:00AI could help detect and investigate foodborne illness outbreaksUKHSA is exploring AI to detect foodborne illness outbreaks by analysing online restaurant reviews for symptoms and food mentions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/whole-genome-sequencing-service-launched-to-tackle-hepatitis-c2025-03-12T10:57:57+00:00Whole genome sequencing service launched to tackle hepatitis CLatest data show continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in Englandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lassa-fever-contact-tracing-underway2025-03-07T13:59:18+00:00Lassa fever contact tracing underwayUKHSA is tracing contacts of a person who travelled to England with Lassa fever and has since returned to Nigeria, with overall public risk remaining very low.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-alerts-to-make-air-quality-part-of-everyday-conversation2025-03-06T14:56:50+00:00Better alerts to make air quality part of everyday conversationExpert-led review published to boost public awareness about air quality. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-appoints-new-chief-operating-officer2025-03-05T15:00:02+00:00UKHSA appoints new Chief Operating OfficerDyfed Alsop joins UKHSA as new Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO from the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-publishes-latest-survey-on-healthcare-associated-infections2025-03-05T11:00:04+00:00UKHSA publishes latest survey on healthcare-associated infectionsThe report finds that overall healthcare-associated infections were present in 7.6% of patients, a 1% increase on the last reported figures in 2016.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-a-quarter-of-pupils-missing-out-on-hpv-vaccine2025-03-04T09:15:01+00:00Over a quarter of pupils missing out on HPV vaccineOn HPV Awareness Day, parents are reminded HPV vaccine gives protection against cervical cancer and protects both girls and boys from several other types of cancer.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-warns-of-potential-second-norovirus-wave2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00UKHSA warns of potential second norovirus wavePeople who have already had the virus this winter could be at risk again, as new data shows shift in circulating strains.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/increase-in-hiv-testing-in-community-settings2025-02-11T15:00:01+00:00Increase in HIV testing in community settingsCommunity testing in 2023, including nightclubs and festivals, rose by 7% compared to 2022.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-ramps-up-efforts-to-end-hiv-transmissions-in-england2025-02-11T00:00:00+00:00Government ramps up efforts to end HIV transmissions in EnglandOver 20,000 self-testing and self-sampling kits will be made available to help end HIV transmissions by the end of the decade.