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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, 28 May 2026
UKHSA urges public to practise good food hygiene as new data shows persistently high levels of common gastrointestinal infections....
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Latest information on cases including British nationals....
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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....
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The first UKHSA One Health report tracks vector-borne diseases in England, with Lyme disease remaining the most common infection in 2025....
Thursday, 14 May 2026
HIV testing uptake lowest among Black African heterosexual women in sexual health services....
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in areas of Dorset following 3 cases of invasive meningococcal disease....
Friday, 17 April 2026
Largest real-world study?in England confirms premature infants protected by vaccination....
Thursday, 02 April 2026
Latest data shows Summer 2025 saw 1,504 heat?associated deaths in England....
Thursday, 02 April 2026
New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England....
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...
Animal and Plant Health Agency His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
Animal and Plant Health Agency Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
Ministry of Defence Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
Government Chemist Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
Environment Agency Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision