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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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Thursday, 26 March 2026
New UKHSA data shows that sexually transmitted Shigella cases in England continue to occur at high levels, with over 2,500 diagnoses in 2025...
Thursday, 26 March 2026
New UKHSA data shows dengue cases have fallen significantly, but chikungunya infections rose 43% in 2025 and malaria continues to be reported at consi...
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak....
Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Meningitis B vaccine will now be offered to everyone who has been offered preventative antibiotic treatment as part of this outbreak. ...
Friday, 13 March 2026
'Fridge-free' vaccines have huge potential for vaccine delivery in emergency response situations and the developing world....
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
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 o...
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness....
Thursday, 05 March 2026
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses. ...
Thursday, 26 February 2026
UKHSA data shows that fewer than half take up the free shingles jab. ...
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025....
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, 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....
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