FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia

Violent demonstrations have been occurring in cities throughout Syria, including Damascus and Deraa. Casualties have been reported. Further demonstrations are possible. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.

On September 20, 2011, an explosion occurred in central Ankara. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should avoid the affected area and monitor the situation through local media.

On August 26, 2011, South Africa published online a revision to its YF entry requirement (the revised webpages are listed below). In Travax, the South Africa profile and the Report Builder YF requirement results have been amended accordingly. The essence of the revision is that effective October 1, 2011, South Africa will require a YF…

Heavy rainfall in Thailand has caused severe widespread flooding in many parts of the country; it is considered to be the worst flooding the country has experienced in a long time. Floods can result in an increased risk of certain diseases that are transmitted by: Food and water such as travellers’ diarrhea, cholera, hepatitis A,…

An outbreak of rabies in dogs has been ongoing in Bali, Indonesia, since November 2008. As of November 1, 2011, more than 100 people have died from rabies in Bali since the outbreak began. Human and animal rabies cases have been confirmed near popular tourist destinations throughout the island. Efforts, including vaccinating dogs for rabies,…