According to Ghana’s Ministry of Health, approximately 4,000 cases of cholera have been reported since September 2010. The most affected areas are the Greater Accra (including the capital city of Accra), Central, Eastern, and Upper Eastern regions. Risk to travelers is minimal. Extreme care in hygiene and food habits is essential for travel to risk areas.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks occurred near Christchurch on February 22, 2011. Casualties have been reported. Property and infrastructure damage is extensive, and aftershocks are likely to continue. Transportation, telecommunications, and basic services may be disrupted. Travelers should avoid affected areas and monitor the situation through local media.
Since late January 2015, the Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed 139 cases of measles. This is a significant increase over the average incidence rate. Cases have been primarily reported from a non-immunizing religious community in Lanaudiere Region, Quebec. A case has been linked to the outbreak in Disneland (Anaheim, California). Eighteen cases…
According to international health authorities, more than 21,000 cases of measles, a significant increase over average incidence, have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since September 2010. Affected areas include Bandundu, Kasai Occidental, Kasai Oriental, Katanga, Maniema, and Sud-Kivu provinces. Vaccinations are recommended for travelers born in 1957 or later (1970 or…
Hundreds of typhoid fever cases have been reported in both government and private hospitals in India. After continuous rain fall, increased cases of typhoid fever are being reported due to contaminated food and water. If you are travelling to a country where typhoid is a risk , it is important to visit a travel clinic…
Since January 2014 the global total for Ebola cases is 13, 042 cases including 4, 818 deaths. The situation in Guinea appears to have stabilized. In Sierra Leone transmission still continues mostly in Freetown. There are reports that the incidence in Liberia may be declining, the decline has not yet been confirmed. New entry requirements…
Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world’s population lives in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever. Dengue fever is the most common viral disease spread to humans by mosquitoes. It can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some…