Further outbreaks of Malaria in South Africa
Since May 2017, the National Institute of Communicable diseases (NICD) of South Africa has reported an increase in locally acquired malaria cases in Limpopo (including some cases along the Lephalala River, Waterberg) and Mpumalanga provinces, [...]
Rabies update 2018
Human rabies is present in 150 countries and on all continents except for Antarctica. The main risks are; That rabies is usually fatal Manly in Asia and Africa With Children under 15 Dogs, but include [...]
ZIKA VIRUS RISK IN MYANMAR
The risk and potential complications Risk increased to moderate for pregnant women, women planning pregnancy and their partners. Pregnant women should consider postponing non-essential travel to Myanmar until after the pregnancy. Women should avoid becoming [...]
YELLOW FEVER BRAZIL March 2018
The Risk An increase in cases of Yellow Fever have been reported from December 2017 in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo state. Cases of yellow fever in unvaccinated travellers who travelled to risk areas in [...]
Typhoid Vaccination Update February 2018
TYPHOID Typhoid is most commonly spread through ingestion of food and drink that has been contaminated with faeces or urine from a human case or carrier. Travellers to all destinations should be advised to practice [...]
DoE, World Challenge and other organised school/college trips 2018
Many schools and colleges are organising adventure holidays in many parts of the world this year. Trips are well organised by schools or colleges directly or by professional organisations/companies. Travel healthcare for both teachers [...]