Now into its eighth month, the Ebola virus disease outbreak continues at a moderate intensity with violence directed at response measures still occurring. There has been spread of the virus to a new health zone (Lubero) while the WHO’s latest situation update states that ‘nine of the 20 health zones (45%) that have reported at least one case of EVD to date have active virus transmission’. Read more from the Ministry of Health newsletter (Mar 12).
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.