The last Ebola patient was discharged from a treatment centre in N’Zérékoré on Apr 24 and so the 42-day countdown to the end of the outbreak has restarted. There is still concern over surveillance and follow-up activities, a confirmed case remaining in the community and the identity of an early source of infection in Gouécké. In related news, with no new Ebola cases in North Kivu, there is just over a week to go before the D R of Congo’s 12th outbreak can be declared over. 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.