Cholera outbreaks in Banadir region and the adjacent states of South-West and Hirshabelle were the subject of a WHO Disease Outbreak News post after nearly 8,000 cases and 37 fatalities were reported for the six months of the year. The numbers have passed the 2021 total for the same drought-stricken areas which house Internally Displaced Populations (IDP) camps. The first stage of a cholera vaccination campaign was conducted in mid-June in nine high-risk districts. Also on cholera, ProMED reports on outbreaks in Afghanistan (Jawzjan, Helmand and Kandahar provinces) and Iran (Kordestan, Kermanshah and West Azerbaijan provinces). Read more
Advice for travellers
Cholera is usually spread in contaminated water. For most short-stay travel, the risk of infection is low. Travellers to regions where a cholera outbreak is occurring should adhere to strict personal hygiene guidelines and choose food and beverages with care. 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.