A cholera outbreak linked to Niger’s Tillabery region and affecting Gao in NE Mali is centred on Ansongo health district, an area which shares borders with both Niger and Burkina Faso. The regional WHO office assessed the risk of further cholera spread from its current localised focus to wider areas of the country as high – previous outbreaks have expanded along the Niger and Senegal River systems. Read more
Advice for travellers
While the risk of infection with cholera is low for short-stay travellers, Australians travelling to regions where an outbreak is occurring should adhere to strict personal hygiene 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.