The Jan 8 WHO situation report notes that the Ebola virus disease outbreak, now in its sixth month, remains ‘highly active’ across ‘geographically dispersed areas’ and that Butembo, Katwa, and Oicha are the hotspots. The latest newsletter update from the DRC Ministry of Health can be found here.
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.