At least 27 people are listed of contacts of a fatal case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) announced by a health department official this week. The man was from Omaheke region in the country’s east but died in an isolation unit at a Windhoek hospital. Six CCHF cases, three fatal, have been recorded since 2016. Read more
Advice for travellers
CCHF virus is transmitted to people either directly by tick bites or through contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and immediately after slaughter. The majority of cases have occurred in people involved in the livestock industry, so infection is a low risk to travellers. Read more about the virus.
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.