UK holidaymakers told to check this before flying

UKHSA has issued a warning to anyone travelling abroad14:56, 17 Jul 2026Summer getaways might already be booked, but health experts are warning travellers not to overlook a key step before they head for the airport - after illnesses linked to overseas trips passed the 1,000 mark already this year.‌The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a steady flow of imported infections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (EWNI) in the first half of 2026. The cases include mosquito-borne illnesses such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika, as well as enteric fever, which is usually caught through contaminated food or water.‌The numbers recorded so far in 2026For January to June 2026 (with malaria counted January to May), the update lists:‌Zika: eight casesChikungunya: 59