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13 August 2026News story
Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme
While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.
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14 August 2026News story
UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England
An amber heat-health alert is now in place across all regions in England.
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30 July 2026News story
UKHSA report shows 2,877 excess deaths caused by May and June heatwaves
The 2,877 excess deaths represents a significant increase on the 1,504 excess deaths observed in summer 2025.
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30 July 2026News story
Sharp rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel
Travellers urged to follow food and water hygiene advice to reduce risk of infection
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21 July 2026News story
Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
The UK government has worked with the NHS, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and international health partners to medically evacuate a humanitarian worker who has been treating patients with Ebola in the DRC.
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20 July 2026News story
UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to Beat the Heat as schools break for summer
UKHSA joins forces with leading water safety charities to highlight the risks of swimming in open water.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) exists to protect people from health threats. We prevent and reduce the harm caused by infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, the health effects of climate change and a range of environmental hazards including air quality.
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