Demonstrations have been occurring in China since February 2011. There have been reports of foreign journalists being attacked and detained. Further demonstrations are scheduled. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
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…
According to WHO, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health has reported 14 laboratory confirmed cases of cholera from the port city of Mariupol’ (Donets’ka Oblast) on the Sea of Azov since May 30, 2011. This is the first outbreak of cholera in Ukraine since 1995. The sources of the infection are still under investigation; however, local…
According to Cameroon’s Ministry of Health, more than 10,000 cases of cholera have been reported so far this year. Areas most affected are the Sud-Ouest, Littoral, Ouest, and Centre regions. An outbreak has been ongoing since May 2010. Cholera vaccine, available in many countries, but not in the U.S., is recommended for aid and refugee…
The Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Healht and Training in Public Health Intervention Network have created this initiative to help improvbe detection of diseases during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil 2014. The app helps gain access to information about health care and disease prevention, monitor the schedule of games and locations of games etc….
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Egypt due to demonstrations and protests, civil unrest, high levels of criminal activity and violence throughout the country, and the threat of terrorist attacks. Civil unrest and violent demonstrations have been occurring in many parts of Egypt since January 23, 2011. There…
According to Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health there are more than 700 cases of dengue fever occurring weekly. The highest number of cases have been reported in the provinces of Puntarenasm Guanacaste, Heredia and Limon. The dengue mosquito is a day biting mosquito. Travellers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions. For more information please…