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Fri 03 Apr 2026 • 17:41

UK Issues Health Advisory for 13 High-Risk Travel Destinations

UK Issues Health Advisory for 13 High-Risk Travel Destinations

**UK Travel Advisory: 13 Countries Present Higher Illness Risk**

A recent study has highlighted significant health risks for travellers, identifying thirteen foreign destinations where people are more likely to suffer from food poisoning. Individuals planning to visit these countries are urged to take appropriate precautions to safeguard their health.

The study indicates that Egypt, Mexico, Tunisia, and Turkey top the list of countries where the risk of illness is notably elevated. Specifically, the research notes that "Thirteen destinations were associated with higher odds of becoming a case, of which the highest odds were reported for Egypt, Mexico, Tunisia, and Turkey, with the odds of illness in travellers to Egypt 23 times higher than those visiting France."

Travel preparations should include understanding local sanitation practices, food handling, and dietary choices. The Foreign Office has issued this advisory as a guide for holidaymakers aiming to stay healthy while abroad.

Here is the full list of the thirteen countries with higher odds of illness:

1. Egypt

2. Mexico

3. Tunisia

4. Turkey

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