Australia
Murray Valley encephalitis: 25 infections have been confirmed nationally this year, with the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory particularly affected. This mosquito-borne virus is common in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Pay extra attention to mosquito repellent. last update: 13.06.2023
Bolivia
Yellow fever: 3 infections have been reported this year, one in the department of Beni and 2 in the department of Santa Cruz. Vaccination is strongly recommended for travel to the lowlands east of the Andes with the departments of Pando, Beni, Santa Cruz and the low-lying or subtropical parts of La Paz (without the capital), Chochamba, Chuquisaca (without Sucre) and Tarija
last update: 16.06.2023
Guadeloupe
Dengue: The number of cases has been increasing significantly since last October. This year, 1 100 suspected cases have already been registered, compared to 790 in the previous year. The commune of Saint-François in the east of the island is particularly affected. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 16.06.2023
Haiti
intestinal infections: nationwide risk of diarrhoeal diseases. The island of Hispaniola, along 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 infection was confirmed again in early October 2022. Around 690 people have died since then. There were approximately 42,350 suspected cases. The greater Port-au-Prince area is particularly affected. As a result of the heavy rains and flooding in early June, an increase in the number of cases cannot be ruled out. During the major epidemic between 2010 and early 2019, approximately 850,000 people became ill and approximately 9,790 people died. Maintain food and drinking water hygiene. If necessary, consider vaccination. last update: 06.06.2023
India
Dengue: An increase in infections has been reported in the state of Maharashtra due to unusual rainfall in April and May. Around 10,180 people fell ill in the capital New Delhi last year. The number of cases has also increased in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Nationally, around 233,250 infections and 303 deaths were recorded in 2022. In 2021, 193,245 cases and 306 deaths were recorded. In 2020, 44,585 cases were reported and 56 people died. Take care to protect yourself against the daily vectors of mosquitoes (Aedes species). The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 26.05.2023
India – centre
Dengue: An increase in infections has been reported in the state of Maharashtra due to unusual rainfall in April and May. Around 10,180 people fell ill in the capital New Delhi last year. The number of cases has also increased in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Nationally, around 233,250 infections and 303 deaths were recorded in 2022. In 2021, 193,245 cases and 306 deaths were recorded. In 2020, 44,585 cases were reported and 56 people died. Take care to protect yourself against the daily vectors of mosquitoes (Aedes species). The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 26.05.2023
India – South
Dengue: An increase in infections has been reported in the state of Maharashtra due to uncharacteristic rainfall in April and May. Around 10,180 people fell ill in the capital New Delhi last year. The number of cases has also increased in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Nationally, around 233,250 infections and 303 deaths were recorded in 2022. In 2021, 193,245 cases and 306 deaths were recorded. In 2020, 44,585 cases were reported and 56 people died. Take care to protect yourself against the daily vectors of mosquitoes (Aedes species). The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 26.05.2023
India – Northwest
Dengue: An increase in infections has been reported in the state of Maharashtra due to unusual rainfall in April and May. Around 10,180 people fell ill in the capital New Delhi last year. The number of cases has also increased in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Nationally, around 233,250 infections and 303 deaths were recorded in 2022. In 2021, 193,245 cases and 306 deaths were recorded. In 2020, 44,585 cases were reported and 56 people died. Take care to protect yourself against the daily vectors of mosquitoes (Aedes species). The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 26.05.2023
North Centre of India
Dengue: An increase in infections has been reported in the state of Maharashtra due to uncharacteristic rainfall in April and May. Around 10,180 people fell ill in the capital New Delhi last year. The number of cases has also increased in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Nationally, around 233,250 infections and 303 deaths were recorded in 2022. In 2021, 193,245 cases and 306 deaths were recorded. In 2020, 44,585 cases were reported and 56 people died. Take care to protect yourself against the daily vectors of mosquitoes (Aedes species). The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 26.05.2023
Colombia
Dengue: Since the beginning of this year, some 44,505 suspected cases and 28 deaths have been registered, roughly twice as many as in the same period last year. Last year, around 69 500 suspected cases were reported and around 47 370 infections were confirmed. 48 people died. In 2021, around 53,335 suspected cases were registered, 43 people died. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquito vectors. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 16.06.2023
Laos
Dengue: The disease occurs nationwide. Since the beginning of this year, around 2,520 people have been infected, compared to around 670 in the same period last year. Last year, more than 32,350 cases and 28 deaths were registered. Roughly half of the cases come from the capital Vientiane and the provinces of Saravan, Attapeu and Luang Namtha are also particularly affected. In 2021, a total of about 1330 infections were registered. At least 7,970 cases and 13 deaths have been reported in 2020. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquito vectors. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 13.06.2023
Malawi
Intestinal infections: nationwide risk of diarrhoeal diseases, especially in the summer rainy season (October-March) with local outbreaks of cholera. Across the country, around 58,960 people have fallen ill since March last year and around 1,760 deaths have been recorded. This is the worst outbreak in Malawi to date. The regions around Lake Malawi are particularly affected. Observe hygiene and vaccination protection. last update: 06.06.2023
Martinique
Dengue: Approximately 945 cases have already been reported this year. The Sainte-Anne district of the city, popular with tourists, is also affected. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 13.06.2023
Mexico
Dengue: More than 24,430 cases and 5 deaths have been reported since the beginning of this year. This is roughly three times more than in the same period of the previous year. The Yucatán Peninsula is again particularly affected. Some 59 500 suspected cases were recorded last year. 53 people died. The number of confirmed infections and deaths in the country roughly doubled compared to the previous year. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 16.06.2023
Nepal
Dengue: 600 infections have been reported since the beginning of this year. The affected districts are Dang Deukhuri and Rupandehi in Terai’s Lumbini province and Lalitpur, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur districts in Kathmandu Valley’s Bagmati province. In 2022, about 54,800 people fell ill and 88 died. Apart from the Kathmandu valley, districts in the high mountains were again affected. Most infections were registered in September. The disease was first confirmed in Nepal in 2004, with only small outbreaks observed in the south of the country in subsequent years. The largest outbreak to date, with approximately 18,000 infections and 6 deaths, was registered in 2019. Protection against mosquitoes that are active mainly during the day. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 16.06.2023
Panama
Malaria: According to press reports, around 3330 cases have already been reported this year. Most cases come from endemic areas in the East. Last year, around 5,700 infections were confirmed. A man died. In 2021, it was only about half. A very good mosquito repellent should always be followed, it is generally advisable to take emergency medication and depending on the outbreak situation and route of travel, chemoprophylaxis should be discussed. last update: 25. 4. 2023
Paraguay
Chikungunya: Approximately 88,275 suspected cases have been reported since the beginning of this year. 263 people died. The number of cases has increased significantly since around October last year and the number of new infections has been decreasing since the end of March this year. The capital city of Asunción and the central department continue to be particularly affected. In total, around 2,400 suspected cases were recorded in 2022. According to press reports, a 73-year-old woman has died. Use mosquito repellent. last update: 16.06.2023
Peru
Dengue: Approximately 146,590 suspected cases and 248 deaths have been reported nationwide since the beginning of this year. The regions most affected are Piura, Lima, Ica, Loreto, Ucayali and Lambayeque. Some 53 740 infections were confirmed last year. 84 people died. Take care to protect against day vector mosquitoes. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 16.06.2023
Philippines
Dengue: Approximately 48,110 infections and 176 deaths have been reported nationwide since the beginning of this year. Last year, approximately 224 500 cases and around 730 deaths were recorded. This was roughly twice as much as in the same period last year. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes. The vaccine is available from February 2023. last update: 13.06.2023
South Africa
Measles: the number of cases has increased nationally in the last year. Since the beginning of October, about 1060 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported, with Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces particularly hard hit. Always check and, if necessary, supplement standard vaccination protection before travelling abroad. last update: 13.06.2023
South Africa North East
Measles: the number of cases has increased nationally in the last year. Since the beginning of October, some 1060 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported, with Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and Free State provinces particularly hard hit. Always check and, if necessary, supplement standard vaccination protection before travelling abroad. last update: 13.06.2023
Vanuatu
Leptospirosis: Approximately 75 infections and 6 deaths have been reported since the beginning of this year. As a result of the 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. Leptospires enter the environment through the urine of infected mammals (rats, dogs). Transmission to humans occurs by direct or indirect contact with urine through small skin or mucous membrane injuries. In moist environments (water, mud), leptospires can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Corresponding contacts should be avoided. last update: 30.05.2023
Source: https://www.crm.de/aktuell/