Last month, the Ministry of Health confirmed that a person who entered the country by road from Labé in Guinea’s Fouta Djallon region on Aug 11 had Ebola virus disease. The infected woman was initially hospitalised in Abidjan with a fever and the initial confirmation of Ebola was received on Aug 14. Vaccines were sourced and were being given to frontline health workers, border security personnel and patient contacts. The WHO issued a statement on Aug 14 noting that no link between this case and the recent outbreak in Guinea had been found and later announced that Ebola virus had not in fact been detected from the woman's tests. Read more. Post updated on Sept 1, 2021
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.