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 was 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 died each in NSW and South Australia and one each in Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Other suspicious cases have been reported. Warmer weather and reduced flooding in many regions is 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. Travellers should take care to protect themselves against mosquitoes and talk to their doctor about the possibility of vaccination.
last update: 03.01.2023
Germany
Flu: The flu wave started in the last week of October. Since the beginning of October, the Robert Koch Institute has recorded more than 104 000 cases confirmed by laboratory diagnostics. Observe vaccine protection and personal hygiene.
last update: 20.12.2022
El Salvador
Dengue: The number of cases has increased significantly compared to the corresponding periods of the previous two years. Around 16 450 suspected cases have been recorded since the beginning of last year. In 2021, a total of about 5,755 suspected cases were registered nationwide. There were 5,450 infections reported in 2020 and 24,470 in 2019. Use mosquito repellent.
last update: 02.01.2023
Greece
West Nile fever: 283 infections and 31 deaths have been reported on the mainland since mid-July. The Thessaloniki area is particularly affected. In Greece, the infection occurs sporadically. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Use mosquito repellent.
last update: 22.11.2022
Guadeloupe
Dengue: The number of cases has increased significantly since last October. In total, around 800 suspected cases have been reported, more than half since the end of November. The commune of Saint-François in the east of the island is particularly affected. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes.
last update: 03.01.2023
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. 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 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: 02.01.2023
India
Rabies: India is one of the countries with the highest number of animal and human cases in the world. About 250 people died in 18 states last year. The worst affected states are Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. The main carrier is the (stray) dog. Large cities are also affected. In case of suspected contact with an animal, seek medical attention immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. Preventive vaccinations are recommended for all passengers.
last update: 02.01.2023
India – South
Rabies: India is one of the countries with the highest number of animal and human cases in the world. About 250 people died in 18 states last year. The worst affected states are Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. The main vector is the (stray) dog. Large cities are also affected. In case of suspected contact with an animal, seek medical attention immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. Preventive vaccinations are recommended for all passengers.
last update: 02.01.2023
India – centre
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 worst affected states are Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. The main vector is the (stray) dog. Large cities are also affected. In case of suspected contact with an animal, seek medical attention immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. Preventive vaccinations are recommended for all passengers.
last update: 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 worst affected states are Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. The main vector is the (stray) dog. Large cities are also affected. In case of suspected contact with an animal, seek medical attention immediately and ensure the use of modern tissue culture vaccines. Preventive vaccinations are recommended for all passengers.
last update: 02.01.2023
Cape Verde
Intestinal infections: nationwide risk of diarrhoeal diseases. As of November 2021, approximately 85 cases of shigellosis have been registered in travellers returning to various European countries. Carefully observe food and drinking water hygiene.
last update: 15.11.2022
Kenya
Intestinal infections: nationwide risk of diarrhoeal disease, local outbreaks of cholera still to be expected. Starting with the wedding celebration, about 2,960 people have fallen ill in 12 districts since October and 55 have died. The capital Nairobi is also affected. Observe hygiene.
last update: 03.01.2023
Lebanon
Cholera: the first infection since 1993 was confirmed in early October, affecting a man who fled Syria. Since then, around 5,770 infections have been reported and 23 people have died. The northwest of the country is particularly affected. Maintain food and drinking water hygiene, consider vaccination if necessary.
last update: 03.01.2023
Mexico
Dengue: Around 57 730 suspected cases have been reported since the beginning of last year. 53 people died. The Yucatán Peninsula is particularly affected. Compared to the same period last year, confirmed infections and deaths across the country have roughly doubled. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes.
last update: 02.01.2023
Nepal
Dengue: Since the beginning of last year, more than 54 230 people have fallen ill and 67 have died. In 2021, 540 infections were registered. Apart from the Kathmandu Valley, districts in the high mountains are 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.
last update: 02.01.2023
Sao Tome and Principe
Dengue: Authorities reported an outbreak in mid-May 2022, with approximately 1,150 infections and 8 deaths registered from mid-April to early September. The worst affected is the Água Grande district in the north of São Tomé. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes.
last update: 03.01.2023
Senegal
Dengue: About 200 infections have been confirmed in the last year. Most of the cases are from the first and last quarter. The Matam and Dakar regions are particularly affected. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquito vectors.
last update: 03.01.2023
South Africa
Measles: the number of cases has increased nationally in the last year. Since the beginning of October, about 170 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. Always check and top up standard vaccination protection before travelling abroad.
last update: 03.01.2023
South Africa – Centre
Measles: the number of cases has increased nationally in the last year. Since the beginning of October, about 170 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. Always check and top up standard vaccination protection before travelling abroad.
last update: 03.01.2023
South Africa – North East
Measles: the number of cases has increased nationally in the last year. Since the beginning of October, about 170 laboratory-confirmed infections have been reported affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. Always check and top up standard vaccination protection before travelling abroad.
last update: 03.01.2023
Sudan
Dengue: Last year saw the highest number of cases registered nationally in 10 years with more than 4,100 suspected cases and 29 deaths. The authorities and the WHO anticipate a high number of unreported cases. Infections were first detected in North Kurdufan, North Darfur and White Nile states. Heavy rainfall with flooding occurred during the last rainy season. Pay attention to protection against mainly diurnal mosquito vectors.
last update: 02.01.2023
United States
Measles: There has been an outbreak in the state of Ohio since early November of last year. More than 80 children are sick, most of them are under 3 years old and unvaccinated. Last year, around 120 people were registered nationwide. Always check and top up standard vaccinations before travelling abroad.
last update: 03.01.2023
Vietnam
Dengue: More than 325,600 cases and 122 deaths have been registered since the beginning of last year. Compared to the previous year, the number of cases has increased significantly. Regions in the south and centre of the country, as well as Ho Chi Minh City, are particularly affected. In 2021, approximately 68,270 cases were reported, and 21 people died. In 2020, around 121,940 infections and 19 deaths had been registered by the end of November. Take care to protect yourself especially against daytime mosquitoes.
last update: 02.01.2023
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