Current health alerts for Turkey
Health notices reported for Turkey, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Mpox
As of 28 August 2025, a total of three cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Turkey since the beginning of 2025. The most recently detected case, diagnosed in late July 2025, reported a history of travel to the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. Two retrospectively reported cases reported a history of travel to Uganda.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or sores, steer clear of wild animals, and wash hands regularly.
Last updated 20 June 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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