Date: August 26, 2026
Since the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 17 May 2026, the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified subst...
Date: July 27, 2026
We can reduce the impact of hepatitis on people living in Ireland by identifying people at risk, offering testing, and supporting vaccination and access to care. World Hepatitis DayWorld Hepatitis Day (28 July) raises awareness of the global burden of viral he...
Date: July 17, 2026
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has published its latest surveillance report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhoea. Antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea is recognised internationally as...
Date: June 25, 2026
Published: June 23, 2026 The HSE is reminding people to take steps to protect their health during the current period of hot weather following a Status Yellow High Temperature Warning issued by Met Éireann. High temperatures can affect anyone, but some people a...
Date: June 16, 2026
Measles is circulating in many countries. Make sure you're protected before you travel. Cases of measles continue to occur across Europe with 961 cases notified in the EU between January and April. In the UK, over 700 cases have been notified, between January...
Date: June 5, 2026
New data published by the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSE-HPSC), shows an 8% decrease in sexually transmitted infection (STI) notification rate in 2025 compared with 2024. The reduction is driven by notable decreases in chlamydia and gonorrhoea...
Date: May 27, 2026
Emerging viral diseases, including Ebola and Marburg, are rare but severe infections. While endemic regions carry the main burden, early detection and isolation are vital in non-endemic countries to prevent spread. Humanitarian aid workers (HAWs) travelling to...
Date: May 26, 2026
In May, an outbreak of hantavirus infection was linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. As of 22 June, three deaths have been reported among passengers and crew, and twelve cases of hantavirus infection have been laboratory confirmed. As of 22 June, the passenge...
Date: May 21, 2026
On 14 May 2026, hantavirus and hantavirus infection were added to the schedule of notifiable diseases in Ireland. The inclusion of hantavirus does not affect the risk assessment regarding the threat of infection to the Irish population which remains very low....
Date: May 6, 2026
Marking Tick Awareness Day (Wednesday, 6 May 2026), the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is offering practical advice on how to protect against ticks, whose bite can cause a bacterial infection called Lyme disease. People are more likely to spe...
Date: April 23, 2026
Norovirus, a very common cause of gastroenteritis, is currently circulating at very high levels in the community. Norovirus (often called the winter vomiting bug), causes vomiting and diarrhoea and is highly infectious, easily spread by close contact between p...
Date: March 24, 2026
The theme of World TB Day 2026 - ‘Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries. Powered by people” is a bold call for hope, urgency, and accountability. World TB Day observed annually on March 24, amplifies the urgency of ending tuberculosis—once again the world’s dea...