Equatorial Guinea
Marburg virus: In mid-February this year, the authorities confirmed the first outbreak in the country, and cases have now occurred in the provinces of Kié-Ntem, Litoral and Center Sur. Since the beginning of January, 17 infections have been confirmed, 12 of those affected have died. 23 other deaths were classified as suspected cases. The greatest risk of infection is contact with body fluids (blood, urine, stool) when caring for patients. Fruit bats are a reservoir of the virus. Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals, but infections after visiting so-called bat caves have also been described. The risk of infection for (tourist) travelers is low. The land borders between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Cameroon are currently closed.
last updated: 04/25/2023
Argentina
Dengue: Since the beginning of this year, around 38,000 infections have already been confirmed, and 27 people have died. 750 people fell ill last year. Pay attention to protection against diurnal mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/25/2023
Costa Rica
Malaria: Since the beginning of April there has been an outbreak of tropical malaria in the province of Limón (O), with 139 cases so far. The cantons of Pococí and Limón are particularly affected. Very good mosquito repellent should always be observed, and chemoprophylaxis can also be useful in the affected regions. Anyone who develops symptoms during or after a stay in the affected areas should seek immediate medical attention.
last updated: 05/02/2023
Ecuador
Dengue: Approximately 5,225 suspected cases have been reported since the beginning of this year, 2 people have died. Due to seasonal rainfall, the coastal region is particularly affected. In 2022, 16,020 cases were confirmed. 13 people have died. In 2021, around 20,319 infections and 19 deaths were registered. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/13/2023
Guadeloupe
Dengue: Since October last year, the number of cases has increased significantly. This year, 880 suspected cases have already been registered, compared to 790 in the entire previous year. The municipality of Saint-François in the east of the island is particularly affected. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/21/2023
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 650 people have died. There were approximately 38,100 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: 04/21/2023
India
Encephalitis: In February this year, 12 cases and one death were reported in the state of Odisha. In the first 3 months of 2023, 65 cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) were officially reported nationwide. 2 people have died. In 2022, 1,105 cases and 130 deaths were reported. Most infections were again registered in the state of Assam. Carry out exposure prophylaxis and possibly vaccination!
last updated: 04/13/2023
India – Northeast
Encephalitis: In February this year, 12 cases and one death were reported in the state of Odisha. In the first 3 months of 2023, 65 cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) were officially reported nationwide. 2 people have died. In 2022, 1,105 cases and 130 deaths were reported. Most infections were again registered in the state of Assam. Carry out exposure prophylaxis and possibly vaccination!
last updated: 04/13/2023
Colombia
Dengue: Since the beginning of this year, around 28,310 suspected cases and 16 deaths have been registered, around twice as many as in the same period last year. Last year, around 69,500 suspected cases were recorded and around 47,370 infections were confirmed. 48 people have died. In 2021, around 53,335 suspected cases were registered, 43 people died. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/28/2023
Laos
Dengue: The disease occurs nationwide. Around 730 infections have been registered since the beginning of this year, compared to around 115 in the same period last year. Last year, more than 32,350 cases and 28 deaths were registered. About half of the cases come from the capital Vientiane, and the provinces of Saravan, Attapeu and Luang Namtha are also particularly affected. A total of around 1,330 infections were registered in 2021. At least 7,970 cases and 13 deaths were reported in 2020. Pay attention to protection against the predominantly diurnal vector mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/18/2023
Lebanon
Cholera: The first infection since 1993 was confirmed in early October 2022, affecting a person who had fled Syria. Since then, around 7,530 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: 05/02/2023
Malawi
Intestinal infections: risk of diarrheal diseases nationwide, especially during the summer rainy season (October-March) with local outbreaks of cholera. Across the country, around 58,200 people have fallen ill since March last year, and around 1,740 deaths have been registered. It is the worst outbreak in Malawi to date. The regions around Lake Malawi are particularly affected. Observe hygiene and vaccination protection.
last updated: 05/02/2023
Mexico
Dengue: Approximately 12,800 cases and 3 deaths have been reported since the beginning of this year. That is about three times as many as in the same period of the previous year. The Yucatan Peninsula is again particularly affected. Approximately 59,500 suspected cases were recorded last year. 53 people have died. Compared to the previous year, confirmed infections and deaths have roughly doubled across the country. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/28/2023
New Caledonia
Leptospirosis: Favored by 2 tropical cyclones and heavy rains, 102 infections have already been confirmed this year, 2 people have died. The pathogen is excreted by mammals (rats and dogs) and can enter humans through small skin injuries. In a humid environment (water, mud), the leptospira can survive in the environment for a long time. Corresponding contacts with wet biotopes and inland waters are to be avoided.
last updated: 04/21/2023
Panama
Malaria: According to press reports, around 3,330 cases have already been reported this year. Most cases come from the endemic areas in the east. Around 5,700 infections were confirmed last year. A person has died. In 2021 it was only about half. Very good mosquito repellent should always be observed, taking emergency medication with you is generally advisable and, depending on the outbreak situation and travel route, chemoprophylaxis should also be discussed.
last updated: 04/25/2023
Paraguay
Chikungunya: Approximately 133,780 suspected cases have been reported since the beginning of this year. 115 people have died. The number of cases has been increasing significantly since around October last year. The capital Asunción and the Central Department continue to be particularly affected. A total of around 2,400 suspected cases were recorded in 2022. According to press reports, a 73-year-old woman has died. Use mosquito repellent.
last updated: 04/28/2023
Peru
Dengue: Approximately 47,660 suspected cases and 49 deaths have been reported nationwide since the beginning of this year. Case numbers are expected to increase in the Lima (W) and Callao (W) regions, including the cities of the same name, as a result of heavy rains. About 53,740 infections were confirmed last year. 84 people have died. Pay attention to protection against diurnal vector mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/21/2023
Philippines
Dengue: Since the beginning of this year, around 30,000 infections and 96 deaths have been reported nationwide. Approximately 224,500 illnesses and around 730 deaths were registered last year. That was about twice as many as in the same period last year. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/18/2023
South Africa
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 960 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since the beginning of October, with Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces being particularly hard hit. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 04/25/2023
South Africa
Rabies: Two cases have already been confirmed this year. A 2-year-old boy died in Limpopo province in March and a 5-year-old boy died in KwaZulu-Natal province at the end of February. Last year, 13 confirmed infections and 6 suspected cases were reported across the country. The provinces of Eastern Cape, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal are particularly affected. A sharp increase in rabid dogs has been observed nationwide since last year. The most common source of infection is dog bites. If you come into contact with this, consult a doctor immediately, preventive vaccination is recommended in the case of a foreseeable risk and a longer stay.
last updated: 4/4/2023
South Africa – Center
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 960 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since the beginning of October, with Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces being particularly hard hit. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 04/25/2023
South Africa – Northeast
Measles: In the past year, the number of cases has increased nationwide. About 960 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported since the beginning of October, with Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces being particularly hard hit. Before a stay abroad, the standard vaccination protection should always be checked and, if necessary, supplemented.
last updated: 04/25/2023
South Africa – Northeast
Rabies: Two cases have already been confirmed this year. A 2-year-old boy died in Limpopo province in March and a 5-year-old boy died in KwaZulu-Natal province at the end of February. Last year, 13 confirmed infections and 6 suspected cases were reported across the country. The provinces of Eastern Cape, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal are particularly affected. A sharp increase in rabid dogs has been observed nationwide since last year. The most common source of infection is dog bites. If you come into contact with this, consult a doctor immediately, preventive vaccination is recommended in the case of a foreseeable risk and a longer stay.
last updated: 4/4/2023
South Africa – South
Rabies: Two cases have already been confirmed this year. A 2-year-old boy died in Limpopo province in March and a 5-year-old boy died in KwaZulu-Natal province at the end of February. Last year, 13 confirmed infections and 6 suspected cases were reported across the country. The provinces of Eastern Cape, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal are particularly affected. A sharp increase in rabid dogs has been observed nationwide since last year. The most common source of infection is dog bites. If you come into contact with this, consult a doctor immediately, preventive vaccination is recommended in the case of a foreseeable risk and a longer stay.
last updated: 4/4/2023
South Africa – East
Rabies: Two cases have already been confirmed this year. A 2-year-old boy died in Limpopo province in March and a 5-year-old boy died in KwaZulu-Natal province at the end of February. Last year, 13 confirmed infections and 6 suspected cases were reported across the country. The provinces of Eastern Cape, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal are particularly affected. A sharp increase in rabid dogs has been observed nationwide since last year. The most common source of infection is dog bites. If you come into contact with this, consult a doctor immediately, preventive vaccination is recommended in the case of a foreseeable risk and a longer stay.
last updated: 4/4/2023
Vanuatu
Leptospirosis: Approximately 60 infections and 6 deaths have been confirmed since the beginning of this year. As a result of two cyclones that hit the country within a week, the number of cases rose again in March. The islands of Espiritu Santo and Efate are particularly affected. 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: 04/25/2023
Venezuela
Dengue: With around 2,910 cases since the beginning of this year, the number of cases has roughly tripled compared to the previous year. 5 people have died. About 11,410 cases were reported last year. 18 people have died. In 2021, around 5,930 suspected cases were registered, and there were 8 deaths. Pay attention to protection against diurnal vector mosquitoes. A vaccine has been available since February 2023.
last updated: 04/13/2023
Vietnam
Rabies: In March, a 23-year-old woman died in the province of Lào Cai (N). She had been bitten by the family dog about 18 months earlier and the animal passed away 3 days after the incident. Last year, 40 deaths were confirmed by the end of August. In the event of suspicious animal contact, a doctor must be consulted immediately. A preventive vaccination is strongly recommended, especially in the case of a foreseeable risk and for longer stays. Consultation with a doctor experienced in travel medicine should be given in good time before the trip.
last updated: 03/21/2023
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