As of April 14, 2013 a total of 60 cases, including 13 deaths, of influenza A (H7N9) have been laboratory confirmed in mainland China.
The cases are spread over 6 provinces: Beijing (1 case, 0 deaths), Shanghai (24 cases, 9 deaths), Jiangsu (16 cases, 1 death), Zheijiang (15 cases, 2 deaths), Anhui ( 2 cases, 1 death) and Henan ( 2 cases, 0 deaths).
There is currently no known risk of human to human transmission.
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The Pan American Health Organization has reported over 20 laboratory confirmed cases of cholera in Cuba since August 2015. Confirmed cases have been reported in Holguin Province; unofficial reports of cholera cases have also been in Las Tunas and Santiago de Cuba provinces. What is Cholera? Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by an infection of the…
There are currently 1,280 cases of Chikungunya occurring weekly in Ecuador. Cases of Chikungunya fever are primarily being reported in Esmeraldas, Manabí and Guaya provinces. Chikungunya is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers returning with a fever from Ecuador should seek medical attention and inform their provider of their recent travel. For…
According to Suriname’s Ministry of Health, approximately 300 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily from northern districts since December 2011. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
Since the beginning of March 2013, there have been violent incidents and casualities due to security operations targeting a Filipino group occupying a village in Sabah State. There have been increased naval patrols of coastal waters and security forces. Travellers are advised to avoid affected areas and to monitor the situation through local media.
Measles: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It is 9 times more infectious than the Flu. The most common population that are vulnerable to measles are infants and adults. Measles spreads through droplets, such as from a cough or sneeze, from an infected individual, and also through the air. The virus can suspend in…