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The UK Health Security Agency is a government agency responsible for protecting public health through disease surveillance, emergency response, and health security measures across the United Kingdom.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England, except the South East and London....
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...
Thursday, 05 February 2026
UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their ...
Thursday, 05 February 2026
In addition, UKHSA has also identified increases in cases of Salmonella associated with travel to Cape Verde....
Thursday, 29 January 2026
A quarter of school?leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV?relate...
Thursday, 29 January 2026
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
UKHSA and Sleep Cycle launch a research study focusing on how coughing and sleep-related signals can support earlier detection of respiratory trends i...
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free....
Friday, 19 December 2025
Nearly three-quarters of women who gave birth in September were vaccinated, helping to give their babies vital early protection....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The outbreak involved 293 cases between May and November 2024....
Monday, 08 December 2025
UKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination....
Monday, 17 November 2025
Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure...
Monday, 17 November 2025
UKHSA's mascot returns for World AMR Awareness Week with a campaign targeting young adults, featuring gym partnerships and a pharmacy disco....
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
The new report demonstrates the impact climate change is already having on the mental health of the UK population. ...
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises....
Thursday, 06 November 2025
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is concerned that many people at risk may not know they are eligible for a flu vaccine....
Friday, 31 October 2025
Infants and young adults most at risk from serious disease....
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
New evaluation of NHS England’s emergency department opt-out testing has identified thousands of people living unknowingly with bloodborne viruses....
Thursday, 09 October 2025
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment....
Tuesday, 07 October 2025
Challenges remain in reaching certain populations however....
Monday, 06 October 2025
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October....
Thursday, 25 September 2025
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations ahead of the winter months....
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are highest in young people aged 15 to 24 years, with more than 350 diagnoses every day in this age gr...
Friday, 29 August 2025
UKHSA and NHS England call for parents and healthcare workers to catch up on children’s missed vaccinations as schools start the autumn term....
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
New UKHSA £1.3m programme will evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens. ...
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Latest data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases compared to the same period last year...
Monday, 11 August 2025
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England....
Thursday, 07 August 2025
UKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin....
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The latest annual report on common animal-associated infections shows more than 1,500 cases of Lyme disease in 2024....
Environment Agency Environment Agency grants Rathlin Energy permit
Environment Agency Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk
UK Health Security Agency Yellow cold health alert issued for 7 regions of England
Sellafield Ltd Sellafield support helping change young lives in Warrington
Wales Office New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
Department of Health and Social Care £400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living