Over the past week, the WHO reports a slow but steady rise in confirmed Ebola cases and deaths from across eight health zones. Community-based suspected cases and deaths have also persisted from a number of locations with the outbreak total now at 84 cases (80 confirmed, 4 probable) and 36 deceased. Read more
Advice for travellers
Ebola Virus disease is a severe viral haemorrhagic fever found in humans and other primates (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). It spreads through families and friends in close contact with blood and infectious secretions of people with obvious symptoms and, as such, presents a low risk to tourists to the affected countries. Read more about Ebola virus disease.
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.