The virus that causes Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is known to have been circulating in Mali over the last 10 years, but no active cases were identified until the beginning of this month when an outbreak was reported in the SE district of Mopti near the Burkina Faso, an area with limited access due to insecurity. Of the 14 suspected CCHF cases to date, seven have died. 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.