According to the Ministry of Health in Papua New Guinea, there have been 14 confirmed cases of chikungunya in the Sandaun Province since June 2012. These are the first cases to be reported, however there are more cases suspected. Since chikungunya is transmitted by mosquitoes, travelers are advised to use insect precautions day and night.
According to European heath authorities, on October 19th, 2012 the first case of rabies since 1987 was reported. The rabies was found in a red fox from the Western Macedonian Region in Northern Greece. Certain travellers are recommended to receive the rabies vaccination.
The World Health Organization has confirmed a significant increase of dengue fever cases in the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. There have been 195 confirmed cases of dengue in the Solomon Islands and 69 confirmed cases of dengue in Tuvalu since January 2014. There is no vaccination to prevent dengue fever. This type of mosquito is…
From July to November 2011, widespread flooding (including flash flooding) and landslides occurred in the central, northeast and northern regions of Thailand. Some southern regions have been experiencing flooding since November 2011. More than 690 deaths have been attributed to the flooding, many of which were caused by drowning or electrocution. Flood waters continue to…
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…
Since October 2013, International Health authorities have confirmed over 300,000 suspected and confirmed cases of locally acquired chikungunya fever in the Carribean. Chikungunya is a mosquito borne illness transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most of the affected areas continue to report cases. The outbreak has not yet peaked in Haiti, Dominica…
The first cholera outbreak in Cuba was reported in July 2012 by Cuban health authorities. Since Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, press sources have reported hundreds of cases of cholera throughout the country. Cholera vaccine is available in many countries, excluding the US, but is not currently recommended for travelers. Travelers are advised to use…