According to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, a significant increase over the average incidence of dengue fever cases has been reported so far this year in the states of Parana (9,562 cases), Amazonas (10,387 cases), Rio de Janeiro (3,582 cases), and Rio Grande do Norte (1,270 cases). Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
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…
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa an international public health emergency. The current outbreak began in Guinea in March and has spread to Sierra Leone, and Liberia. There have been probable and suspected cases reported in Lagos, Nigeria related to the outbreak in neighboring countries. This is the largest…
With the March 4, 2013 presisdential elections, there have been violent incidents resulting in casualties, reported throughout Kenya. Additional security forces have been deployed. Travellers are advised to monitor the situation through local media and to avoid crowds, demonstrations, and polling stations.
Presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for February 18, 2011; local government elections are scheduled for late February and early March 2011. Travelers should avoid all election rallies, protests, and demonstrations. There is an increased possibility of attacks by militant groups during this time.
Zika Travel Health update: Since March 19th 2016 local transmission has occurred in Cuba. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area of acquired Zika and are transmitting it to humans. Travellers to Cuba are advised to use insect precautions while abroad. Seek travel health advice a minimum of 4-6 weeks before departure to stay…
Widespread transmission of the Ebola virus continues in Western Africa in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Ebola virus is an acute viral infection causing hemorrhagic fever in humans. Symptoms are severe and are often fatal. The main transmission of Ebola is from direct human to human contact with infected blood, bodily fluids or tissues of…