New cholera cases have dropped by almost 70 percent in the most recent reporting week, part of the 6-week ‘downward trend’ - 59 more infections were reported in Harare for the last full week of October. In the same UNICEF report on cholera in Eastern and Southern Africa, in Tanzania an ‘increase in the epidemic trend has been noted… All new cases emerged from Ngorongoro district in Arusha region’.
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. 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.