New Virus Strain Detected in England: UKHSA Warns of Potentially Severe Mpox Infections Monday, December 8, 2025 mpox virus ukhsa variant vaccination infection genomics publichealth disease travel Health officials in England have identified a new recombinant strain of the mpox virus, raising concerns over potential severe infections. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced that genomic sequencing of a recent … Read More
Top Health Threats for the UK in 2024 Outlined by World Health Organisation Thursday, December 28, 2023 uk health threats world health organisation 2024 dr maria van kerkhove infectious diseases coronavirus dengue fever mpox vaccination climate change The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed potential health threats for the upcoming year, with climate change and sexual transmission standing out as major concerns. Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious diseases expert … Read More