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, 10 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: 03.01.2023
Germany
Influenza: The wave of influenza started in the last week of October. Since the beginning of October, more than 104,000 cases confirmed by laboratory diagnostics have been registered at the Robert Koch Institute. Observe vaccination protection and personal hygiene.
last updated: 20.12.2022
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
Greece
West Nile Fever: 283 infections and 31 deaths have been reported on the mainland since mid-July. The Thessaloniki region is particularly affected. The infection occurs sporadically in Greece. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Use mosquito repellent.
last updated: 22.11.2022
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, more than 300 people have died. There were about 15,400 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: 02.01.2023
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
Cape Verde
Intestinal infections: risk of diarrheal diseases nationwide. Since November 2021, around 85 cases of shigellosis have been registered in travelers returning to different European countries. Carefully observe food and drinking water hygiene.
last updated: 15.11.2022
Kenya
Intestinal infections: risk of diarrheal diseases nationwide, local outbreaks of cholera are still to be expected. Starting from a wedding celebration, about 2,960 people have become ill and 55 have died in 12 counties since October. The capital Nairobi is also affected. observe hygiene.
last updated: 03.01.2023
Lebanon
Cholera: The first infection since 1993 was confirmed in early October, affecting a person who had fled Syria. Since then, around 5,770 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: 03.01.2023
Mexico
Dengue: Since the beginning of last year, around 57,730 suspected cases have already been recorded. 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: 02.01.2023
Nepal
Dengue: Since the beginning of last year, more than 54,230 people have fallen ill and 67 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: 02.01.2023
Sao Tome & Principe
Dengue: The authorities reported an outbreak in mid-May 2022, from mid-April to early September around 1,150 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: 03.01.2023
Senegal
Dengue: About 200 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: 03.01.2023
South Africa
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 170 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since the beginning of October, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 03.01.2023
South Africa – Center
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 170 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since the beginning of October, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 03.01.2023
South Africa – Northeast
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 170 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since the beginning of October, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 03.01.2023
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
United States
Measles: There has been an outbreak in the state of Ohio since the beginning of November last year. More than 80 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: 03.01.2023
Vietnam
Dengue: Since the beginning of last year, more than 325,600 cases and 122 deaths have been registered. Compared to the previous year, the number of cases has increased significantly. 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: 02.01.2023
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