From mapping outbreaks of gastroenteritis to analysing qualitative survey responses, AI is helping us to protect and improve public health. Find out more on our blog: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/14/how-we-are-pioneering-artificial-intelligence-applications-in-public-health/

A year today, we'll be kicking off our 2026 conference in Manchester. 📅 Save the date: Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026. We'll be sharing more details in the months ahead.

This new paper from @ukhsa.bsky.social scientists including @smhopkins.bsky.social and @cstewartb.bsky.social - and @ox.ac.uk academics like @samlipworth.bsky.social - looks at possible improvements to pathogen surveillance through the use of Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

Public health messages should use self-explanatory language. If messages use vague words (like 'vulnerable'), people have to fill in the blanks. My research has impacted the language that @ukhsa.bsky.social uses. Here's an article and video all about it! www.kcl.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #HealthEquity

Missed out on a ticket for LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED? Our event is proving so popular we’ve released EXTRA online tickets so more people can learn how to fight dangerous health #misinformation! Get your ticket👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

In this article, a Senior Healthcare Laboratory Scientist, reflects on a recent leadership development workshop that we ran in the UK, bringing together public health leaders from Nigeria, Zambia, and the Gambia. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/strengthening-global-health-through-leadership-j35we/

We're reminding people that vaginal oestrogen may ease symptoms associated with the menopause, such as dryness, irritation and discomfort during sex while also cutting down frequent UTIs. 💧✨ 🔗 https://t.co/T9Sz3GyjWq https://t.co/LsLLbUDIY7

👩‍⚕️ Are you a healthcare professional working with parents? Almost 1 in 5 children have missed their pre-school booster. Use our data dashboard to see local vaccination coverage and identify where to focus your efforts on supporting uptake. 🔗 ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/cover/childhood-vaccinations

Are you a UK hospital-based clinician? We’d be grateful if you could complete this short survey on the UKHSA Imported Fever Service 24/7 telephone advice line (whether you have used the service or not) ☎️ Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/Q6YdPtLXUG 🥼

ICYMI: From January 2026, a free #chickenpox vaccination programme will protect around half a million children each year. Eligible children will get an #MMRV vaccine to protect against #measles, #mumps, #rubella and chickenpox. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4lZ14Bp

We've published our latest bi-weekly data on #COVID19 ▶ Activity remains stable this week at baseline levels 🔽 Overall weekly hospital admission rate slightly decreased Full report 🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports-2025-to-2026-season

Stuart Dollow will join UKHSA’s Advisory Board as a non-executive member for 3 years from 1 September 2025. Stuart is the founder of Vermilion Life Sciences. He is a registered physician with extensive experience in medicines development in the pharmaceutical industry.

🔊 Last week the Naked Scientists spoke to UKHSA's Colin Brown about how we can tackle #AMR through science and policy. Hear the whole programme here: www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...

In this article, Tanu Soni, Capacity Strengthening Officer in our UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST), reflects on how a peer learning approach is equipping teams to handle outbreak responses 🌍 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-technical-skills-how-peer-learning-transforming-m1ore/

We've announced a £1.3m programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could help detect a wide range of dangerous pathogens 🔬 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-launches-development-programme-for-wastewater-monitoring-techniques-which-could-catch-pandemic-threats-early

The UKHSA and @lshtm.bsky.social’s UK Public Health Rapid Support Team worked with the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) to deliver a 3-day training event in Trinidad, expanding regional public health emergency response capacity in the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).

Oropouche virus is a lesser-known tropical infection that’s been spreading across Central and South America in recent years. It's carried by midges, although not those found in the UK or wider Europe. Full details in our travel health news story: www.gov.uk/government/n...

🤝 #UKPHRST joined AIHD Kenya, NPHI Kenya & other partners at the first stakeholder meeting to discuss their new joint research project to improve #disabilityinclusion in public health emergency preparedness & response in Kenya. Read more👉 bit.ly/4liEhA9 @ukhsa.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

Together with @metoffice.gov.uk, we’ve issued Yellow and Amber Heat-Health Alerts across England until 13 August 2025. 🟠 Amber: South East, London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England 🟡 Yellow: North West, North East, South West, Yorkshire and The Humber

Wondering why you suffer so much when it's hot? People with conditions including heart, respiratory or kidney problems - or who are on certain medications - may be vulnerable to heat in general. Read our blog post for more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/10/w...

#Chikungunya has become a concern for travellers to some international destinations. There is currently no onward transmission in the UK, but for those travelling to at risk countries our blog post offers the best advice on prevention and protection: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/08/07/w...

Do you know the symptoms of Lyme disease? 🤔 Our blog post describes what to look for, and how to avoid tick-borne infections. 🌿 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...

🆕 From today, sexual health clinics in England will be able to offer a free vaccine to people at the highest risk of #Gonorrhoea. Protecting thousands and saving the NHS over £7.9 million in the next decade. 💉 📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...

⚠️ Together with @mhragovuk.bsky.social, we’re advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, as they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis. 📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...

In this article, Dr Sharif Ismail reflects on the newly updated UKHSA Immunisation Equity Strategy for 2025 to 2030, and how as an organisation we are working to ensure that everyone in England can access vaccination at the right time, irrespective of who they are. www.linkedin.com/pulse/improv...

We can now see just how effective the RSV vaccine has been in protecting older adults & newborns. Two new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programmes were introduced to the NHS Vaccination Schedule in September; one for older adults & a maternal programme www.gov.uk/government/n...

We've seen an increase in cases of STEC, a foodborne illness that can cause diarrhoea, bloody stools & stomach cramps. If you have STEC symptoms, wash your hands with soap & warm water. Don’t prepare food for others until 48 hours after symptoms stop. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

We’re pleased to welcome Professor Robin May as UKHSA’s Interim Chief Scientific Officer from September. Robin joins us from @foodgov.bsky.social, bringing expertise in public health threats, and continues as Professor of Infectious Disease at @unibirmingham.bsky.social.

From late September, the NHS will offer a new ‘suit of armour’ jab to protect around 7,000 premature and vulnerable babies from #RSV, a common virus that can cause serious illness. 👶🛡 🔗 www.england.nhs.uk/2025/07/nhs-...

We’re excited to welcome 5 interns from the HDRUK Black Internship Programme for the second year running. This fantastic initiative helps tackle the underrepresentation of Black people in health data science, and we’re proud to play a part in it. Find out more: www.hdruk.ac.uk/study-and-tr...

The government has announced plans for our new headquarters in Harlow, Essex. The National Biosecurity Centre will be operational from the mid-2030s. This will create one of the world's largest health protection science centres, replacing facilities at Porton & Colindale www.gov.uk/government/n...

Our latest data has revealed that treating urinary tract infections cost NHS hospitals in England an estimated £604 million from April 23 to March 24. 📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...

We have recorded 529 laboratory-confirmed #Measles cases in England since January 2025, representing a significant increase driven by declining childhood vaccination rates. Our data dashboard provides data on the total number of cases by week of onset: ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/vaccine-prev...

With an Amber Heat-Health alert declared for 6 regions of England - and several others seeing yellow alerts - it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️ Find out the latest here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

This Thursday, join us as we explore how our Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre is at the forefront of accelerating vaccine innovation, alongside insights from and @cepi.net. 💉✨ Register to attend or receive the recording. 👇🔗 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Congratulations to the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team's Social Science and Risk Communication & Community Engagement (RCCE) team for winning a prize at @lshtm.bsky.social. 🏆 They received their award for using social science & community engagement techniques during disease outbreak responses.

🌟MISINFORMATION EVENT🌟 Join our @lshtm.bsky.social Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health #misinformation in the UK 🗓️ 15 September 2025 ⏰ 13:00-17:00 GMT 📍 LSHTM Get tickets 👉 bit.ly/LSHTMHealthM...

The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has already spread across much of mainland Europe and has been implicated in outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya & Zika viruses. Read our blog post about how we are monitoring these mosquitoes & ways to protect yourself: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/26/h...

🎉Meet our 2025 epidemic preparedness prize winners! 🎉 They won prizes for research ranging from highlighting health worker experiences in refugee settings, understanding neglected tropical diseases to listening to communities during outbreaks. Hear more at our event 👉 bit.ly/CEPRAwards2025

#Salmonella and #Campylobacter are common causes of food poisoning, and can lead to serious illness in the young, elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Cases of both infection increased by 17% between 2023 and 2024. Find out more on our news story: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Our latest data shows an increase in the number of pregnant women getting vaccinated against #WhoopingCough. Vaccination rates in England climbed from 59% in May 2024 to nearly 73% in March this year. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n... #EpiSki #MedSky

Variations in geographical coverage of #HPV vaccine in adolescents across England is leaving young women in some areas with less protection against cervical and some other cancers. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4kNvjLw

This week marked our 12th National Immunisation Network (NIN25) training conference. With some of the biggest changes to the national immunisation schedule in over a decade coming in 2025–2026, this conference provided essential updates and insight for those delivering the programme.

A person from the UK has sadly died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a dog abroad. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. 📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...

📢 The Net Positive Centre website is live! 🌍Focused on advancing climate-health research & real-world solutions — from urban design to food systems.Funded by @UKRI_News led by a partnership @exeter.ac.uk @ukhsa.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk @forestresearchuk.bsky.social netpositivecentre.com

🌡️ The UK has guidance for minimum temperature thresholds but no equivalent exists for a maximum temperature. Our latest op-ed, co-authored with @ukhsa.bsky.social, discusses the barriers that exist and possible solutions. Read the article➡️ physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/...

With over 130 attendees from across the UK and around the world, the Antibiotic Guardian Shared Learning Event and Awards 2025 showcased innovative projects and impactful campaigns from those tackling #AntimicrobialResistance. 💊🏆 🔗 antibioticguardian.com/ag-awards-wi...

We’re excited to share that our next conference will be back in Manchester! 📅 Save the date: Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026. We will share more details in the months ahead. 🧪

Our provisional data shows record numbers of typhoid and paratyphoid cases in England, Wales & Northern Ireland. There were 702 cases in 2024, an 8% rise from 2023 (645 cases). This represents the highest number of cases recorded annually to date. www.gov.uk/government/n...