Mara region is now the hotspot in a cholera outbreak underway since July, however active transmission is still occurring in Arusha and Kigoma. Response measures have been introduced by the health ministry, but the regional WHO office expressed concern that the outbreak ‘continues to escalate both in case numbers and geographic spread’. Meanwhile in Burundi, the health districts of Isare, Cibitoke Kabezi continue to report cholera cases in an outbreak now into its 11th month. Read more
Advice for travellers
Cholera is usually spread in contaminated water. For most short-stay travellers, the risk of infection is low. Australians travelling to regions where a cholera outbreak is occurring should adhere to strict personal hygiene guidelines and choose food and beverages with care. For those at higher risk, an oral cholera vaccine is available. Read more about cholera.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.