Australia
Japanese encephalitis: Local human infections were first confirmed in March 2022 in the states of New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, after the virus had been detected in several samples from pig farms. So far, 14 infections have been confirmed in NSW, 11 in Victoria, 6 in South Australia, and one each in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Two people each died in NSW and South Australia, and one each in Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Other suspected cases were recorded. Warmer weather and reduced flooding in many regions are expected to increase mosquito populations and thus the risk of infection. Authorities have issued public health alerts urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Travelers should be careful about mosquito protection and speak to a doctor about the possibility of vaccination.
last updated: 01/10/2023
ElSalvador
Dengue: Compared to the corresponding periods of the two previous years, the number of cases has increased significantly. Around 16,450 suspected cases have been recorded since the beginning of last year. In 2021, a total of around 5,755 suspected cases were registered nationwide. 5,450 infections were reported in 2020 and 24,470 in 2019. Use mosquito repellent.
last updated: 02.01.2023
Guadeloupe
Dengue: Since October last year, the number of cases has increased significantly. A total of around 800 suspected cases were reported, more than half since the end of November. The municipality of Saint-François in the east of the island is particularly affected. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes.
last updated: 03.01.2023
Haiti
Intestinal infections: risk of diarrheal diseases nationwide. The island of Hispaniola with Haiti and the Dominican Republic is one of the travel destinations with the highest incidence of gastrointestinal infections. For the first time since February 2019, cholera infections were confirmed again at the beginning of October 2022. Since then, around 470 people have died. There were more than 23,000 suspected cases. The greater Port-au-Prince area is particularly affected. During the major outbreak between 2010 and early 2019, around 850,000 people fell ill and around 9,790 people died. Observe food and drinking water hygiene. If necessary, consider vaccination.
last updated: 17.01.2023
India
Rabies: India is one of the countries with the highest number of cases in animals and humans in the world. About 250 people died in 18 states last year. The states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal are most affected. The main carrier is the (stray) dog. Big cities are also affected. In the event of suspicious animal contact, consult a doctor immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. A preventive vaccination is recommended for all travelers.
last updated: 02.01.2023
India – South
Rabies: India is one of the countries with the highest number of cases in animals and humans in the world. About 250 people died in 18 states last year. The states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal are most affected. The main carrier is the (stray) dog. Big cities are also affected. In the event of suspicious animal contact, consult a doctor immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. A preventive vaccination is recommended for all travelers.
last updated: 02.01.2023
India – Central
Rabies: India is one of the countries with the highest number of cases in animals and humans in the world. About 250 people died in 18 states last year. The states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal are most affected. The main carrier is the (stray) dog. Big cities are also affected. In the event of suspicious animal contact, consult a doctor immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. A preventive vaccination is recommended for all travelers.
last updated: 02.01.2023
India – Northeast
Rabies: India is one of the countries with the highest number of cases in animals and humans in the world. About 250 people died in 18 states last year. The states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal are most affected. The main carrier is the (stray) dog. Big cities are also affected. In the event of suspicious animal contact, consult a doctor immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. A preventive vaccination is recommended for all travelers.
last updated: 02.01.2023
Kenya
Intestinal infections: risk of diarrheal diseases nationwide, local outbreaks of cholera are still to be expected. About 3,110 people have fallen ill and 55 have died in 12 counties since October, starting from a wedding celebration. The capital Nairobi is also affected. Observe hygiene.
last updated: 17.01.2023
Lebanon
Cholera: The first infection since 1993 was confirmed in early October, affecting a person who had fled Syria. Since then, around 6,130 infections have been reported, and 23 people have died. The northwest of the country is particularly affected. Observe food and drinking water hygiene, consider vaccination if necessary.
last updated: 17.01.2023
Mexico
Dengue: Approximately 59,520 suspected cases were recorded last year. 53 people have died. The Yucatan Peninsula is particularly affected. Compared to the same period last year, confirmed infections and deaths have roughly doubled across the country. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes.
last updated: 17.01.2023
Nepal
Dengue: Since the beginning of last year, around 54,800 people have fallen ill and 88 have died. 540 infections were registered in 2021. In addition to the Kathmandu valley, districts in the high mountains are again affected. Most infections were registered in September. The infection was first confirmed in Nepal in 2004, in the following years only small outbreaks were observed in the south of the country. The largest outbreak to date, with around 18,000 infections and 6 deaths, was registered in 2019. Protection against mosquitoes, which are mainly active during the day.
last updated: 17.01.2023
Sao Tome & Principe
Dengue: The authorities reported an outbreak in mid-May 2022, from mid-April to the end of December around 1,160 infections and 8 deaths were registered. The district of Água Grande in the north of the island of São Tomé is hardest hit. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes.
last updated: 13.01.2023
Senegal
Dengue: About 240 infections were confirmed in the past year. Most cases are from the first and last quarter. The regions of Matam and Dakar are particularly affected. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 13.01.2023
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 4,200 infections have been registered since the beginning of the year, with the Colombo district being particularly affected. Last year more than 70,400 people fell ill and 54 died. About 35,925 cases were reported in 2021. 10 people have died. The number of cases has increased since November 2021. 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: 17.01.2023
South Africa
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 360 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since early October, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 13.01.2023
South Africa – Center
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 360 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since early October, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 13.01.2023
South Africa – Northeast
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 360 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since early October, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 13.01.2023
Sudan
Dengue: Last year, the highest number of cases in 10 years was registered nationwide with more than 4,100 suspected cases and 29 deaths. The authorities and the WHO assume a high number of unreported cases. Infections were detected for the first time in the states of North Kurdufan, North Darfur and White Nile. During the last rainy season there had been heavy rains with flooding. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 02.01.2023
USA
Measles: There has been an outbreak in the state of Ohio since the beginning of November last year. 85 children are ill, most are younger than 3 years and not vaccinated. Around 120 infections were registered nationwide last year. Before going abroad, the standard vaccination should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 17.01.2023
Vietnam
Dengue: Approximately 367,730 cases and 140 deaths were registered in the last year. The number of cases is about 5 times higher than in the previous year. The regions in the south and center of the country, as well as Ho Chi Minh City, are particularly affected. 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: 17.01.2023
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