Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA)

Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA) The Association of Port Health Authorities is the only UK wide organisation representing the interes

The Association of Port Health Authorities is the only UK wide organisation representing the interests of Local Authorities and Port Health Authorities with responsibilities for health controls at sea and airports. Port health authorities are constituted with the primary objective of preventing the introduction into the country of dangerous epidemic, contagious and infectious diseases and ensuring the wholesomeness of imported food.

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - May 2026 -
05/05/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - May 2026 -

Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed after three people died and another was left seriously ill in a suspected outbreak onboard a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Practical ship inspection workshop - Stroud -
05/05/2026

Practical ship inspection workshop - Stroud -

When:   03 July 2026 Where:  Stroud District Council               Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud,                Gloucestershire, GL5 4UB Time:    Commencing 10:00 - 16:00 Building on the Fundamentals of Ship Inspection and IHR 2005 course, this  workshop aims to provide more ...

Ships Inspections Webinar and Workshop Training -
28/04/2026

Ships Inspections Webinar and Workshop Training -

An updated version of the former Introduction to Ships Inspections and IHR 2005 course, this workshop is aimed at officers that are new to ship inspections and the issue of ships sanitation certificates and control certificates, or those having limited experience and perhaps looking to refresh their...

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - April 2026 -
31/03/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - April 2026 -

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) following the confirmation of the disease in a cattle farm in Lesvos, Greece.

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - March 2026 -
10/03/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - March 2026 -

To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU  the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation;  food and feed safety;  and broader nutrition-related areas such as food supplements, fortified foods, food for specific groups, nutrition and health claims, ...

Government of Bermuda - Port Health Officer vacancy -
24/02/2026

Government of Bermuda - Port Health Officer vacancy -

The Government of Bermuda are pleased to announce that they are currently recruiting for a Port Health Officer to join their team.

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - February 2026 -
03/02/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - February 2026 -

A new cargo and passenger ferry service directly linking Scotland and France could launch later this year as the port of Dunkirk embarks on a €40bn (£35bn) regeneration programme it claims will mirror the second world war resilience for which it is famed.

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - January 2026 -
13/01/2026

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - January 2026 -

On 27 November 2025, Spain reported its first outbreak of ASF since 1994 (see WAHIS). As a result, Spain has lost its ASF-free status. 

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - December 2025 -
15/12/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - December 2025 -

The government has been warned it "cannot wait" before improving facilities to tackle illegal meat imports at the Port of Dover.

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - November 2025 -
04/11/2025

Association of Port Health Authorities Newsletter - November 2025 -

Thurrock Council is setting up a dedicated hotline for Tilbury residents to report issues linked to dust pollution from the town’s port, following years of complaints and growing health concerns.

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