Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in Bolivia, especially in Rurrenabaque. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
Antibiotic Awareness week is November 17-23rd. The goal is to remind health care workers and patients the importance if using antibiotics responsibly and as prescribed. It also serves as a challenge and goal to Canadians as there are increasing risks posed by antibiotic resistance. For further information please visit the website coordinated by numerous…
Travel Health Notice The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with the neighbouring country of Haiti. Haiti has been experiencing an outbreak of cholera. There are confirmed cases of cholera in Dominican Republic. In response, the government of Dominican Republic has a national plan aimed at preventing and controlling cholera outbreak in the country. This…
In response to political violence in North Bengal, including Darjeeling, an indefinite strike has been called, starting February 9, 2011. Transportation and basic services may be disrupted. Strikes have been intermittent throughout 2011. Travelers are advised to exercise caution and seek local advice before traveling to these areas.
The Public Health Agency of Canada advises travellers going to warm winter destinations to practise safe food and water precautions and good hand hygiene while travelling abroad. In the last month, there have been a number of reports of travellers returning to Canada from warm winter destinations complaining of symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea….
Since July 2015, press sources in Malaysia have reported more than 25 cases of rabies from dogs in the states of Perlis, Kedah and Pulau Pinang. Malaysia has not reported cases of dog rabies since 1999. Malaysia is a developing nation located in South East Asia. Certain Travellers are recommended for the…
Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic there has been an ongoing outbreak of cholera since November 2010. As of February 16, 2013 according to the Dominican Ministry of Health there has been a total of 708 suspected cases of cholera and 10 suspected cholera related deaths for 2012. Haiti In Haiti there has been an…