Australia
Japanese encephalitis: After the virus was detected in several samples from pig farms in the states of New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, Queensland and South Australia in February, infections in humans have also been confirmed since the beginning of March. So far, 10 infections have been confirmed in NSW, 9 in Victoria, 3 in South Australia and 2 in Queensland. One death each was recorded in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. Authorities have issued public health alerts urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Travelers should be careful about mosquito repellent and speak to a doctor about the possibility of vaccination.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Germany
Ticks: The risk of tick-borne diseases increases during the warm season. In Germany and neighboring countries, two main diseases are transmitted by tick bites. Borreliosis is to be expected across the board. TBE occurs with regionally different concentrations, especially in large parts of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and occasionally in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Thuringia, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Saarland. In 2022, three districts in Brandenburg and one urban district in North Rhine-Westphalia were declared risk areas for the first time. Pay attention to protection against tick bites. When staying in an infected area, vaccination may be recommended after individual risk assessment.
last updated: 03/10/2022
Fiji
Leptospirosis: Since the beginning of the year, around 1,530 infections and 31 deaths have already been confirmed as a result of major flooding. Leptospira enter the environment via the urine of infected mammals (rats, dogs). Transmission to humans occurs through direct or indirect contact with the urine via small skin injuries or mucous membranes. In a humid environment (water, mud), the leptospira can survive in the environment for a long time. Corresponding contacts are to be avoided.
last updated: 05.04.2022
Honduras
Dengue: 2,451 suspected cases have been reported since the beginning of the year. A person has died. Approximately 19,755 suspected cases were registered last year, and 8 people died. Approx. 26,010 infections reported in 2020. 10 people have died. In 2019, the largest outbreak in 50 years was registered with 112,708 suspected cases and 262 deaths. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes.
last updated: 05.04.2022
Israel
Poliomyelitis: Since the beginning of March, the Ministry of Health has confirmed 6 infections with vaccine-derived poliovirus type 3 (cVDPV3) and there has been another suspected case. These are the first cases since 1989. Since September last year, the virus has been found in several sewage samples in Israel and the Palestinian territories. The emergence of the disease makes Israel a country with a potential risk of spreading the pathogen internationally. All persons (locals and tourists) who have stayed in the country for more than 4 weeks must be able to produce a vaccination against polio upon departure. The vaccination must take place between 4 weeks and one year before departure and must be documented in an internationally valid vaccination certificate. Observe vaccination protection.
last updated: 01.04.2022
Cameroon
Intestinal infections: risk of diarrheal diseases nationwide. Cholera outbreaks also occur year-round. According to press reports, around 6,000 people have fallen ill and around 100 have died since February. The Southwest and Littoral regions are particularly affected; the first infections were recorded in October last year. Pay attention to hygiene, vaccination is recommended when traveling to particularly endangered regions.
last updated: 05.04.2022
Kenya
Yellow fever: In March, the Ministry of Health confirmed an outbreak in County Isiolo (Z). Since January, 53 suspected cases have been registered and 3 infections have been confirmed. There were 6 deaths. Young men are particularly affected. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers. When entering from an endemic area, a vaccination requirement also applies.
last updated: 03/29/2022
Colombia
Dengue: Since the beginning of the year, around 11,970 suspected cases have been recorded and 6,090 infections have been confirmed. 8 people have died. In 2021, around 53,335 suspected cases were registered, 43 people died. In 2020, around 78,300 diseases were reported. 55 people have died. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Congo, Republic
Yellow fever: 7 infections have been confirmed since the beginning of the year. The district of Talangai in the capital Brazzaville and the department of Pointe-Noire are particularly affected. A valid yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and recommended for all travelers from the age of 9 months.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Laos
Dengue: The disease occurs nationwide. 68 cases have been reported since the beginning of the year. Around 1,330 infections were registered in 2021. At least 7,970 cases and 13 deaths were reported in 2020. In 2019, around 38,030 infections and 74 deaths were reported. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Mexico
Dengue: Approximately 3,120 suspected cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year. A person has died. In 2021, around 36,750 suspected cases were registered, and 39 people died. In 2020, around 120,240 diseases were reported, 24,224 of which were confirmed. 79 people have died. In 2019, 268,458 cases were reported. 191 people have died. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Mozambique
Poliomyelitis: In February, 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) infections were confirmed. The cases were detected in the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado and are from the previous year. Due to the occurrence of cVDPV2, the country is formally one of the countries with a potential risk of the international spread of the pathogen. The official confirmation from the WHO is still pending. All persons (locals and tourists) who have stayed in the country for more than 4 weeks should be able to produce a vaccination against polio upon departure. The vaccination must take place between 4 weeks and one year before departure and must be documented in an internationally valid vaccination certificate. Observe vaccination protection.
last updated: 03/22/2022
Namibia
Typhus: At the beginning of March, the Ministry of Health confirmed 5 infections in Goreangab, a suburb of Windhoek. Only one case was registered in the capital between 2017 and 2021. Typhoid occurs regularly in Namibia, mainly in the regions of Kavango East and Kavango West in the north of the country. Attention should be paid to careful food and drinking water hygiene, vaccination is recommended.
last updated: 03/10/2022
Nigeria
Yellow fever: Since the beginning of the year, 251 suspected cases have been reported and 7 infections have been confirmed. Last year, around 2,055 suspected cases were registered and 42 infections were confirmed. 12 people have died. The last outbreaks occurred between June and the end of December 2020 in the states of Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi and Enugu. Vaccination is mandatory and recommended for everyone from the age of 9 months.
last updated: 05.04.2022
Panama
Dengue: More than 1,910 infections have been registered since the beginning of the year. 2 people have died. In 2021, around 2,955 suspected cases were recorded. A person has died. In 2020, around 4,125 illnesses and 5 deaths were registered. Protection against mosquitoes, which are mainly active during the day.
last updated: 03/22/2022
Peru
Dengue: Since the beginning of the year, around 20,500 suspected cases have been recorded and 13,898 infections have been confirmed. 25 people have died. Authorities issued a nationwide public health alert in April. In 2021, 38,258 confirmed infections and 39 deaths were reported. In 2020, around 56,400 suspected cases were registered, and 88 people died. These are the highest number of cases since 2017. Pay attention to protection against diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Sri Lanka
Dengue: The flu-like, mosquito-borne viral disease occurs regularly in Sri Lanka. A risk of transmission is to be expected across the country, particularly during and after the rainy season. Around 13,405 people have fallen ill since the beginning of the year. About 35,055 cases were reported last year. 10 people have died. The number of cases has increased since November. The western province with the city of Colombo is particularly affected. According to press reports, numerous children have also fallen ill. In 2020, around 31,140 people fell ill and 35 died. Most infections were registered in Colombo (W), Trincomalee (NO) and Jaffna (N) districts. The number of cases was particularly high in 2017. According to press reports, it was the largest recorded outbreak to date. Approximately 186,100 illnesses were reported, and around 395 people died. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 01.04.2022
South Africa
Typhoid: In February, an increase in the number of infections was reported nationwide, with a total of more than 160 cases already being registered. The Western Cape province is particularly affected. On average, fewer than 150 cases have been reported in recent years. Attention should be paid to careful food and drinking water hygiene, vaccination is recommended.
last updated: 02/18/2022
Vietnam
Dengue: 10,280 cases and 4 deaths have been registered since the beginning of the year. Approximately 68,270 cases were reported in 2021, 21 people died. In 2020, around 121,940 infections and 19 deaths were registered by the end of November. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes.
last updated: 08.04.2022
Central African Republic
Yellow fever: In early August 2021, the infection was confirmed in an 18-month-old girl in the prefecture of Kémo (S). By mid-February, 17 suspected cases had been reported. A person has died. A valid yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and recommended for all travelers from the age of 9 months.
last updated: 04.03.2022