As previously raised in January, Perth is currently responding to one of its worst Measles outbreaks in recent memory. At time of writing there
We generally think of Malaria and Hepatitis when we travel overseas, however Measles is usually long forgotten in the preparation. In fact there have
MPox (formerly Monkey Pox) remains a concern in many parts of the world including Australia. Thankfully the risk to most travellers remains low but
As there is no non-essential overseas travel at this time this article will simply remain as an information resource for COVID-19. See our main
Over 48,000 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Sri Lanka since 1st October 2019, a significant increase in incidence. Travellers should observe
As a result of recent outbreaks of measles in various countries, the Solomon Islands' will be requiring arriving travellers from/via American Samoa, Australia, Fiji, New
The government of Samoa have declared a one-month state of emergency as of 15 November 2019 and proof of immunity to measles is required
Like many destinations around the world, Fiji is currently experiencing an outbreak of measles. All travellers, regardless of destination, should ensure they have had
Authorities are reporting a significant increase in the incidence of diphtheria in the Philippines, with around 200 cases being reported since January 2019. All
Health Authorities in Nepal are reporting a significant increase in the incidence of Scrub Typhus, with around 135 cases currently being diagnosed weekly. Areas
The first case of Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR) Typhoid Fever in Australia was recently discovered in a young child returning to Sydney after visiting
There has been an outbreak of dengue fever across Nepal, including in Kathmandu and the popular Chitwan National Park area. Travellers are advised to
Nearly 13,000 cases of Hepatitis A have been reported since January of this year throughout South Korea, according to their Ministry of Health. Travellers
World Health Organisation has declared the current outbreak of Ebola in DRC a 'Public Health Emergency of International concern'. Commencing just over 12 months
The World Health Organisation is reporting that almost 6 million cases of malaria in Burundi have been recorded this year, with the situation continuing
With a rabies vaccine shortage in the Philippines, the Philippine Department of Health Food and Drug Administration has issued a worldwide warning of the
More than 40 new cases of Hepatitis A are being reported per month in Alajuela. All travellers to Costa Rica are recommended to have
The Brazilian health department are reporting 35,000 new dengue cases per week, a significant increase above the average. Although cases are across the country,
Thai health authorities are reporting 1800 new cases of dengue fever per week throughout the country, including in popular tourist areas. This equates to
Three locally acquired cases of chikungunya have been reported by the Spanish health authorities, the first ever locally transmitted. A mosquito borne disease with
Philippines is experiencing a significant increase in the number of cases of dengue fever across the country, approximately 1,200 locally acquired cases per week.
Local authorities are reporting more than 300 cases of chikungunya fever per month throughout the Maldives, significantly more than usual with the outbreak yet
More than 270 cases of Dengue fever are being reported weekly in Singapore with around 3500 in total since January this year. Travellers are
A dengue type 2 epidemic has been declared in Tahiti by French Polynesian health authorities. Mosquito avoidance measures are recommended for locals and travellers.
Measles outbreaks are currently occurring in many destinations around the world, including first world countries. The United States is reporting the highest number of
The Centre for Disease Control is reporting an outbreak of polio in Papua Province, Indonesia. All travellers to Indonesia should be fully vaccinated against
A dengue fever outbreak is being reported in New Caledonia. With dengue outbreaks common across the tropics, including the Pacific Islands, it is always
Fiji's Minister of Health has been quoted as reporting 31 confirmed and 14 suspected cases of typhoid fever in Naitasiri Province. Typhoid vaccination is
Around 6,500 cases of measles have been reported in Madagascar since October, with the outbreak yet to peak. Anyone travelling there should ensure their
A significant number of cases of typhoid continue to be reported in Harare by the WHO. Typhoid vaccination is considered for all travelers going
The media is reporting an increase in the number of cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Bali. Children are thought to be at more
Following an ongoing outbreak of dog rabies, South African authorities are reporting a significant increase in human rabies cases in some provinces. 14 cases
The recent outbreak of polio in PNG continues with 19 confirmed cases since June and potentially 3 more cases pending confirmation. Emergency polio vaccinations
Venezuela is reporting a significant increase in the number of malaria cases making it, according to WHO, the country with the highest increase in
The current outbreak of Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues, with more than 30 new cases being reported each week.
Spanish health authorities have confirmed the country's first cases of locally acquired Dengue Fever. With no vaccine currently available for those with no previous
The International Society of Infectious Disease is reporting a significant increase in hepatitis A in Chile, 779 cases having been reported so far this
The International Society of Infectious Diseases is reporting 975 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus (including 64 deaths) across Europe since June 2018. A
Local health authorities have reported more than 47 locally acquired malaria cases in northern Espírito Santo State since the end of July. Anti-malaria medication
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