The US CDC has updated the areas at risk for chikungunya on 11 February 2026 (red = new compared to last update 05 February 2026):

The Dominican Republic reported a 17% reduction in malaria cases in 2025, with 877 confirmed cases compared to 1’075 in 2024, according to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave). Most cases (95%) were reported in the provinces of Azua (428 cases), and San Juan (392 cases), and Elías Piña (27 cases).

Mongolia is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with 14’123 confirmed cases as of 09 Feb 2026, primarily affecting school-age children. The outbreak is affecting both urban areas, including Ulaanbaatar, and other regions of Mongolia.

Singapore reported 11 measles cases in January 2026, all involved individuals who were not fully vaccinated. Seven of the cases had recently traveled overseas, and one case involved a tourist visiting Singapore.

The Winter Olympics will kick off on 6 February 2026 and run until 22 February, while the Paralympics will take place between 6 and 15 March. The Games will bring both attendees and athletes from across the globe to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, with competitions also taking place in several sites across the country’s northern region. More than one million attendees are expected.

The US CDC has updated the areas at risk for chikungunya on 05 February 2026 (red = new compared to last update 13 Jan 202):

Since 1 October 2025, cases of Shigella and Salmonella infection have been reported in travellers returning to England, Scotland and Wales from the Cape Verde Islands. Out of 158 confirmed Shigella cases, most (112) reported recent travel to Cape Verde, mainly to the Santa Maria and Boa Vista areas. Out of 43 confirmed Salmonella cases from three separate clusters, 32 people reported travel to Cape Verde.

The ECDC also reported an upsurge in Shigella cases in travellers returning to four EU countries (the Netherlands, Sweden, France and Ireland). An outbreak of Shigella was also reported in Cape Verde in 2022.

While no nationwide outbreak has been officially declared, this travel-associated signal highlights ongoing food- and water-borne infection risks in tourist settings. Older adults, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women and children under five may be at greater risk of complications, including sepsis.

Since late December 2025, heavy rains across Southern Africa have led to a surge in malaria cases.

Botswana: Botswana has recorded 197 malaria cases during the 2025/26 season, including 176 locally acquired and 21 imported cases. In week 3 of 2026 alone, 56 locally transmitted cases were reported.

Likewise in February 2025, following heavy flooding, a significant surge in malaria cases was seen with more than 2’000 in 2025 compared to 290 cases in 2024.

Namibia: Health authorities report a significant surge in malaria during the first four weeks of 2026, with 8’760 confirmed cases, up from 5’229 in the same period last year. Katima Mulilo is the hardest hit (1’448 cases), followed by Outapi (1,287 cases). In total, 20 districts have crossed the epidemic threshold, including Andara, Nyangana, Ncamagoro, Nkurenkuru, Eenhana, Engela, Okongo, Grootfontein, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo, Omuthiya, Tsandi, Outapi, Okahao, Opuwo, Oshikuku, and Oshakati.

South Africa: Mpumalanga’s Health Department warns of a malaria spike after floods, with 314 cases in January 2026 compared to 69 cases in 2025, mainly in Ehlanzeni District’s Nkomazi, Mbombela, and Bushbuckridge.

In 2025, the Americas reported 14’891 confirmed measles cases and 29 deaths, a 32-fold increase from 2024 and the highest total since 2019, with most deaths occurring in Indigenous populations. For details, see LINK.

According to media, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against counterfeit anti-rabies vaccines and reminded consumers to purchase medicines only from establishments licensed by the agency.