Australia
Japanese encephalitis: In February, the virus was detected in several samples from pig farms in the states of New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, and since then further evidence has been added regularly. Infections in humans have also been confirmed since the beginning of March. So far, 13 infections have been confirmed in NSW, 10 in Victoria, 5 in South Australia and 2 in Queensland. Two people have died in NSW, with one death recorded in each of the other affected states. Other suspected cases were recorded. 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: 30.05.2022
Bolivia
Yellow fever: Since the beginning of the year, 5 infections have been confirmed, 4 people have died. Those affected were not vaccinated. There were 9 other suspected cases. Vaccination is recommended when traveling to the endemic areas of the country.
last updated: 03.06.2022
Brazil
Chikungunya: About 92,350 suspected cases have been reported nationwide since the beginning of the year. 14 people have died. Compared to the same period last year, the number of cases has increased significantly. In 2021, around 133,600 suspected cases were reported. 12 people have died. Approximately 92,720 infections and 25 deaths were reported in 2020. In 2019, around 174,140 suspected cases and 81 deaths were registered nationwide. The south-east of the country was particularly affected. The health authorities reported the first local infections in mid-2014. Since then, the infection has spread across the country. Use mosquito repellent.
last updated: 03.06.2022
Brazil
Yellow fever: Since July last year, 4 unvaccinated men have died in the north of the country, 3 in the state of Pará and one in the state of Tocantins. Those affected were not vaccinated. Vaccination is recommended for large parts of the country.
last updated: 03.06.2022
Germany
Monkeypox: After several cases were confirmed in the UK in May, other countries have also reported infections. 65 infections have been confirmed in Germany since mid-May, most of them in Berlin. There was also evidence in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony-Anhalt. The virus is found in central and west Africa, but cases outside of Africa are mostly due to travelers or imported animals. The pathogen reservoir in the endemic areas are rodents, mainly squirrels. Infection usually occurs through contact with sick animals. Transmission from person to person via the respiratory tract (droplet infection), through direct contact with body fluids of an infected person or with objects contaminated with the virus is also possible.
last updated: 03.06.2022
Fiji
Leptospirosis: As a result of major flooding, around 2,070 infections and 41 deaths have already been confirmed since the beginning of the year. 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: 20.05.2022
Great Britain
Monkeypox: 106 cases have been confirmed since early May, with at least 6 in London. The first infection was probably acquired during a trip to Nigeria. In mid-May, the disease was confirmed in 2 members of a family in London. The majority of those affected are men who have sex with men (MSM). The monkeypox virus is found in central and western Africa, but cases outside of Africa are mostly due to travelers or imported animals. The pathogen reservoir in the endemic areas are rodents, mainly squirrels. Humans become infected through contact with sick animals. Transmission from person to person via the respiratory tract (droplet infection), through direct contact with body fluids of an infected person or with objects contaminated with the virus is also possible.
last updated: 30.05.2022
Honduras
Dengue: Approximately 5,055 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: 03.06.2022
India
Dengue: In the capital New Delhi, around 100 people have already fallen ill since the beginning of the year. Last year there were around 9,615, more than 6,700 of them in November alone. 23 people have died. Nationwide, 8,278 infections and one death were recorded by the end of April. Last year, 193,245 cases and 306 deaths were recorded. In 2020, 44,585 cases were reported, 56 people died. In 2019, 157,315 cases and 166 deaths were recorded. Pay attention to protection against diurnal vector mosquitoes (Aedes species).
last updated: 20.05.2022
Colombia
Dengue: Since the beginning of the year, around 17,260 suspected cases have been recorded and 9,335 infections have been confirmed. 11 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: 13.05.2022
Congo, Democratic Republic
Ebola hemorrhagic fever: 4 cases have been confirmed in Equateur (NW) province since the end of April. A 31-year-old man and his 25-year-old sister-in-law have died in the city of Mbandaka. A 48-year-old who was in close contact with the first patients also died. The fourth fatality is a 12-year-old child. There was another suspect. The authorities have identified contact persons and placed them under surveillance. It is the third outbreak in the province since 2018 and the 14th outbreak in the country since 1976.
last updated: 30.05.2022
Cuba
Intestinal infections: After heavy rains in early May, Pinar del Río province (W) experienced an increase in diarrheal diseases. Observe food and drinking water hygiene.
last updated: 20.05.2022
Malaysia
Rabies: At the end of April, the second death this year was reported in the state of Selangor. An 80-year-old from Kuala Langat District has died as a result of a dog bite. In March, a 40-year-old man died in Petaling District. In mid-February, 3 people were attacked by a suspected rabies dog at a ferry terminal in Sibu (Sarawak State). Last year, 4 dog bite deaths were confirmed in Sarawak state. In 2020, 9 diseases were reported. 6 cases were recorded in 2019. In June 2017, the first confirmed cases were registered in East Malaysia (Borneo Island), since then 32 deaths have been confirmed in Sarawak State and 2 other people have fallen ill. Dog bites were confirmed in at least 17 people affected. Awareness campaigns have been started, and dogs and cats are also to be vaccinated. The virus is thought to have been brought in by stray dogs from Indonesia. Post-exposure care should be initiated immediately following suspected animal contact.
last updated: 10.05.2022
Mexico
Dengue: Approximately 6,900 suspected cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year. 5 people have 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: 03.06.2022
Mozambique
Poliomyelitis: In mid-May, an infection with wild poliovirus (WPV1) was confirmed in the province of Tête. The case is believed to be related to a case in neighboring Malawi, which was imported from Pakistan in February. In May, 3 cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) were also reported in Nampula Province and one case in Manica Province. In February, 2 cases were detected in the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado, these 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: 20.05.2022
Peru
Dengue: Since the beginning of the year, around 35,430 suspected cases have been recorded and 24,754 infections have been confirmed. 48 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: 13.05.2022
Singapore
Dengue: The virus is common in the city-state. Since there are no scheduled rainy seasons there, there is a risk of transmission all year round, which increases after heavier rainy periods. The number of cases has increased significantly since the beginning of February. 10,125 infections have already been registered this year. Approximately 5,260 cases were recorded in 2021. With around 35,320 infections, more than twice as many cases were reported in 2020 as in 2019. 28 people died. The number of infections is also higher than in the record year 2013. 2017 saw the lowest number of cases since 2001. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes.
last updated: 24.05.2022
Spain
Monkeypox: After several cases were confirmed in the UK in May, other countries have also reported infections. In Spain, 115 confirmed infections and other suspected cases were reported. Most cases were registered in Madrid, where a sauna was closed. Some of those affected took part in the Maspalomas Pride LGBTQ festival on Gran Canaria in early May. The virus is found in central and west Africa, but cases outside of Africa are mostly due to travelers or imported animals. The pathogen reservoir in the endemic areas are rodents, mainly squirrels. Infection usually occurs through contact with sick animals. Transmission from person to person via the respiratory tract (droplet infection), through direct contact with body fluids of an infected person or with objects contaminated with the virus is also possible.
last updated: 30.05.2022
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 23,120 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: 31.05.2022
Vietnam
Dengue: Approximately 14,705 cases and 6 deaths have been registered since the beginning of the year. Children in 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: 06.05.2022
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