As the countdown to the end of the Ebola outbreak continues, the WHO has stressed the need for enhanced vigilance after four new suspected cases were reported (three refused testing) and many of the burials performed in the community were deemed to be conducted in an unsafe manner. The agency does say however that alert reports are falling and also advised that ring vaccination strategies continue in Gouecke in N’Zerekore, as well as Boke and Kankan regions. 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.