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 November 2012, acccording to European health authorities, there has been a significant increase in Hepatitis A cases in people travelling to Egypt. There have been a total of 80 cases reported. Travellers are advised to practice safe hygiene, food and water practices while travelling. See our page: food and water safety There is a vaccine to…
Measles: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It is 9 times more infectious than the Flu. The most common population that are vulnerable to measles are infants and adults. Measles spreads through droplets, such as from a cough or sneeze, from an infected individual, and also through the air. The virus can suspend in…
Widespread transmission of the Ebola virus continues in Western Africa in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Ebola virus is an acute viral infection causing hemorrhagic fever in humans. Symptoms are severe and are often fatal. The main transmission of Ebola is from direct human to human contact with infected blood, bodily fluids or tissues of…
April 25, 2013 is this years World Malaria Day. Malaria is a concern in over 100 countries all over the world. Travellers are reminded to seek travel health advice prior to travel to risk area to learn about malaria prevention. Malaria is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. The bite allows tiny parasites to…
Since the beginning of March 2013, there have been violent incidents and casualities due to security operations targeting a Filipino group occupying a village in Sabah State. There have been increased naval patrols of coastal waters and security forces. Travellers are advised to avoid affected areas and to monitor the situation through local media.
Since January 2013, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health has reported 3800 cases of Dengue Fever. The most affected areas of the Dominican are Santo Domingo and Santiago provinces and Distrito Nacional. Travellers are advised to practice insect precautions. There is no vaccine to protect against Dengue Fever; however travel clinics provide you with…