Uganda: Canadian Consular Bulletin
Multiple landslides have occurred in the eastern district of Bulambuli, resulting in casualties. Traveler should avoid the affected area and monitor local weather reports.
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BynovaThe Public Health Agency of Canada released a public health notice on measles on March 26th, 2013. Two Canadians, one from Ontario and one from New Brunswick, travelled outside of Canada to Mexico and became infected with measles; they were not previously vaccinated. It is likely that the individuals contracted the illness from another traveler in the…
New Zealand-Travel Alert
BynovaA 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.
Chile: Meningococcal Meningitis
BynovaAccording to the Chilean Ministry of Health there has been an increase in meningococcal meningitis cases since August 2012. A meningococcal vaccination campaign has been launched for children aged 9 months to 4 years. There have been more than 90 cases, including 21 deaths, reported mostly in the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The incidence report is…
Air quality hazard warning in Beijing
BynovaSince 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…
Taiwan: confirmed cases of Measles.
BynovaThere have been 12 confirmed cases of Measles in Taiwan linked to an international traveler on March 19, 2018. Measles is preventable. Visit your local travel clinic for health advice on how to prevent measles.
Avian Influenza: Cambodia
BynovaSince January 2013, the World Health Organization has confirmed 4 deaths out of 5 cases due to the H5N1 influenza virus (avian influenza) in the provinces of Kampong Spoe, Kampot, Phnum Penh, and Takev. Each cases was reported to have had contact with poultry. Over the past 8 years there have been 26 confirmed cases in…