Zimbabwe have launched a cholera vaccination campaign, planning to immunise over two million people against cholera - a waterborne disease. Health workers will be focussing on schoolchildren and door-to-door initiatives covering 29 of the hardest hit districts. The outbreak has been ongoing since February 2023 with more than 20,000 cases and over 400 deaths. Read more
Advice for travellers
Cholera is usually spread in contaminated water. For most short-stay travellers, the risk of infection is low. Australians travelling to regions where a cholera outbreak is occurring should adhere to strict personal hygiene guidelines and choose food and beverages with care. For those at higher risk, an oral cholera vaccine is available. Read more about cholera.
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.