Current health alerts for India
Health notices reported for India, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Dengue
As of 19 October 2026, a total of a total of 70,140 dengue cases have been reported in India during 2026.
Shigellosis
As of 29 June 2026, a total of 273 confirmed cases of shigellosis, including seven deaths have been reported since the start of 2026. The outbreak is concentrated in northern Kerala. Please see UKHSA guidance for further information on shigella.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Follow sensible food, water and bite precautions, and have a word with our pharmacist about protecting yourself.
Nipah virus
As of 12 June 2026, the Kerala Health Department confirmed one case of Nipah virus infection in India. Contact tracing and public health preventive measures are ongoing.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
No vaccine — avoid fruit bats and pigs, skip raw date-palm sap, and keep away from anyone seriously ill.
Chikungunya
As of 29 December 2025, a total of 108,379 suspected and 4,995 confirmed chikungunya cases have been reported in India for 2025. Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra states reported the highest number of confirmed cases.
There's a vaccine for this
Daytime mosquitoes spread it, so repellent and covering up matter; a vaccine suits some travellers.
Last updated 10 November 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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