According to the Jamaican Ministry of Health there has been a significant increase in dengue fever throughout the country. So far this year, there have been over 2000 cases reported.
Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
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According to Suriname’s Ministry of Health, approximately 300 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily from northern districts since December 2011. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
The ongoing conflict along Somalia’s borders with Kenya and Ethiopia has intensified since late February 2011. Heavy fighting has been reported, and the risk of violent attacks and terrorism has increased. Travelers should avoid these areas and monitor the situation through local media.
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.
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…
According to Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, 22 confirmed (plus 29 suspected) cases of chikungunya have been reported in travelers to Pangkor Island near Perak State since January 2012. Chikungunya is an arboviral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes. Travelers are advised to practice daytime and nighttime insect precautions.
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…