According to the Punjab Province Secretary of Health, approximately 5,000 suspected cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily in Lahore, Punjab Province, since August 2011. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
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…
According to Cameroon’s Ministry of Health, more than 10,000 cases of cholera have been reported so far this year. Areas most affected are the Sud-Ouest, Littoral, Ouest, and Centre regions. An outbreak has been ongoing since May 2010. Cholera vaccine, available in many countries, but not in the U.S., is recommended for aid and refugee…
According to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, a significant increase over the average incidence of dengue fever cases has been reported so far this year in the states of Parana (9,562 cases), Amazonas (10,387 cases), Rio de Janeiro (3,582 cases), and Rio Grande do Norte (1,270 cases). Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
Violent demonstrations by civilians and military forces are occurring throughout Burkina Faso. Curfews may be imposed on short notice. The situation is unpredictable and may change quickly. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
Since mid-February 2014 there have been more than 2100 locally acquired confirmed or probably cases of chikungunya in the Carribean since the outbreak began in October 2013. New additional cases have been confirmed in French Guiana, Aruba, Saint Kitts and Nevis. To date cases of chikungunya fever have been reported in: Martinique Saint Martin…
Mount Lokon volcano, located in North Sulawesi Province, began erupting on July 9, 2011. The alert level for the volcano has been raised and thousands of residents have been evacuated. Travelers should avoid affected areas and monitor the situation through local media.