Morocco: U.K. Consular Bulletin
On April 28, 2011, an explosion occurred at a restaurant in Jemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should exercise caution and monitor the situation through local media.
On April 28, 2011, an explosion occurred at a restaurant in Jemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should exercise caution and monitor the situation through local media.
Authorities in Japan have declared a nuclear emergency following the loss of power to ten nuclear reactor units in three separate nuclear power plants (Onagawa, Fukushima Daiichi and Fukiushima Daini). The cooling systems at both Daiichi and Daini experienced problems. Daiichi experienced explosions in three units (Nos. 1, 2 and 3) and a fire has…
Burma’s Ministry of Health has reported approximately 6500 cases of dengue fever so far this year. The area’s of Burma that are most affected are Mon State and Ayeyarwady and Yangon regions. There is currently no vaccine to prevent Dengue Fever therefore it is important to be aware of insect precautions. A consultation with a travel health professional 4-6…
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.
The Hajj or Umrah this year, 2018, will be on August 19 – August 24. For those planning a trip to Saudi Arabia here are a few helpful informative travel links to keep you safe and healthy. Visit your local travel clinic for more information! Click on the links below: Prepare for a healthy Hajj…
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.
By Kate Kelland LONDON | Mon Dec 5, 2011 7:23pm GMT LONDON (Reuters) – Progress is being made in the fight against the most common form of malaria in Africa, but a long-lasting type of the mosquito-borne parasitic disease has a tight grip on swathes of South Asia and parts of Latin America, scientists said…