Renewed clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops have been reported in February 2011 near the Preah Vihear temple, a disputed border area. Casualties have been reported. Violent clashes could occur at any time. Travelers should avoid this area.
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…
Dengue Fever, Chikungunya and Zika Virus transmitted by day-biting mosquitoes have increased throughout the tropical and sub-tropical Americas. The illnesses are not currently vaccine preventable and can all cause similar symptoms including fever, body aches and pains and more severe symptoms which can include organ dysfunction. Travellers are advised to continue to practice strict daytime and…
The World Health Organization has declared the recent spread of polio an international public health emergency. Recommendations have been made to prevent any further spread of the virus. Countries of concern include: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Israel, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria; recommendations apply to residents and long term visitors. The situation will be closely…
The first report of dengue fever on the island of Madeira (off the coast of Portugal) has been reported from the Funchal and Camara de Lobos municipalities. There have been 2 laboratory-confirmed and locally aquired cases confirmed ( and 22 suspected cases). Public health authorities are implementing control mesures to reduce the risk of transmission locally. Travelers are advised…
According to the Punjab Province Secretary of Health, approximately 5,000 suspected cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily in Lahore, Punjab Province, since August 2011. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
The novel corona virus, now MERS-Cov (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) has been identified in the following countries from: France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates. Laboratory confirmed cases originated from the Middle East : Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. France, Germany, Tunisia and the United Kingdom reported cases…