According to WHO, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ministry of Health has reported approximately 1,000 cases of cholera in the city of Kisangani, Oriental Province, since March 2011. Cholera vaccine, available in many countries, but not in the U.S., is recommended for aid and refugee workers only. Extreme care in hygiene and food habits is essential, and oral rehydration salts are important in case of severe diarrhea.
By Kate Kelland LONDON | Mon Dec 5, 2011 7:23pm GMT LONDON (Reuters) – Progress is being made in the fight against the most common form of malaria in Africa, but a long-lasting type of the mosquito-borne parasitic disease has a tight grip on swathes of South Asia and parts of Latin America, scientists said…
More than 200 confirmed cases of measles and a further 92 probable cases, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported from Liverpool and neighbouring areas in Merseyside so far this year, according to the United Kingdom’s Health Protection Agency. Incidence of measles in Europe as been elevated since 2009. Vaccinations are recommended…
According to European health authorities, 204 cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an increase over the average incidence, have been reported in the southern counties since January 2011. Counties reporting the highest incidence are Sodermanland, Stockholm, and Uppsala. TBE vaccine, available in Europe and Canada, is recommended for travelers involved in extensive outdoor activities in rural,…
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Libya due to the unpredictable security situation, and the ongoing operations in the country. Canadians in Libya are urged to leave the country now by commercial means if it is safe to do so. On March 17, the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution, authorizing…
The Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Healht and Training in Public Health Intervention Network have created this initiative to help improvbe detection of diseases during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil 2014. The app helps gain access to information about health care and disease prevention, monitor the schedule of games and locations of games etc….
According to Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, 22 confirmed (plus 29 suspected) cases of chikungunya have been reported in travelers to Pangkor Island near Perak State since January 2012. Chikungunya is an arboviral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes. Travelers are advised to practice daytime and nighttime insect precautions.