According to Paraguay’s Ministry of Health, more than 2,000 suspected cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily from the departments of Central and Alto Parana, and the city of Asuncion so far this year. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
With the March 4, 2013 presisdential elections, there have been violent incidents resulting in casualties, reported throughout Kenya. Additional security forces have been deployed. Travellers are advised to monitor the situation through local media and to avoid crowds, demonstrations, and polling stations.
Concerns of a potential outbreak of meningitis have been raised as health officials report a second case of bacterial meningitis at the University of Acadia in Nova Scotia. The Province will begin a targeted vaccination program for students if the sample of meningitis comes back as the same B strain contracted by a female student…
According to press sources, 2 cases of Lassa fever (in previously non-endemic River State) have been reported so far this year. Official confirmation and laboratory testing is pending. Travelers are advised to avoid contact with mice and rats (including their excreta) in rural areas.
Since early Jan 2015 Beijing’s Municipal Government has reported an extreme increase in the air quality index in Beijing. The air quality in all districts and southern suburban areas has reported to bee very unhealthy at a level greater than 200 (201-300 is identified as Very Unhealthy). What is the cause? a common cause for in increase in air…
According to China’s Ministry of Health, 1 confirmed case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza has been reported from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province (north of Hong Kong) since December 2011. This is the first human case in China in 18 months despite an ongoing poultry reservoir. Since 2005, 40 cases of human infection with H5N1…
Demonstrations have been occurring in China since February 2011. There have been reports of foreign journalists being attacked and detained. Further demonstrations are scheduled. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.