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Health officials are investigating what could be a new cholera outbreak in the northern Dominican Republic, where one woman died and more than 200 people have sought medical attention, Health Minister Bautista Rojas said lastThursday. He cautioned that only six of the more than 200 cases have been confirmed as cholera, including that of a…

The first 2 locally confirmed and acquired cases have been reported according to Nicaragua’s Ministry of Health.   To date there have been 26 imported cases reported. Chikungunya fever is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.  Travellers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.  Travellers should seek travel health advice 4-6 weeks prior to departure…

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Burkina Faso due to the unpredictable security situation. Civil unrest and demonstrations have been occurring in Burkina Faso since February 2011. Some demonstrations have led to violence, looting, and clashes between police and demonstrators. A 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is currently in…

Since January 2015 Peru’s Ministry of Health has been reporting more than 310 cases of dengue fever per week in region of Tumbes and 845 per week in region of Piura.  This is a significant increase over the average incidence reports of dengue fever. Dengue Fever is also at a significant increase in Ecuador.  More than…

World Youth Day will take place August 16-21, 2011, in Madrid. Travelers should expect additional security measures and travel disruptions.