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• Occupational Health

• Travel Clinics • Family Practice

• Events & Emergencies

Dr Basil Dhaniram MBChB; DOH; Travel Medicine; SAMSA; Aviation Medicine

Pr. No. 1529420 * MP No. 0413429

TRAVEL HEALTH ALERT BALLITO BEACH: 14 Ballito Centre, 25 Sandra Road P.O. Box 6959, Zimbali, 4418

BALLITO CBD: Suite 26, San Hall Office Park, 1 Kirsty Close Tel: +27 32 586 0944

KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: La Mercy Email: [email protected]

ISITHEBE: 33 Green Street

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Outbreak Information

15 Mar 2016 - Yellow Fever in Democratic Republic of Congo (Ex Angola)

Media sources have reported 5 suspected cases of yellow fever in Central Congo province and 2

deaths. According to the provincial medical inspector, all reported cases have come from

neighbouring Angola.

Advice for Travellers

There is a risk of yellow fever and vaccination is advised for travellers (unless contraindicated).

Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

Sources: ProMED Digest Vol 45 Issue 40

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16 Mar 2016 - Zika Virus Infection in Cuba

The Ministry of Health in Cuba has reported the first autocthonous case of Zika virus infection in

the country. The case is 21-year-old female resident of Centro Habana municipality, Havana

province, with no history of travel. An investigation into the case is underway.

ECDC has added Cuba to the list of countries with Zika virus confirmed; transmission is

considered sporadic in the past two months.

(Via Ministry of Health (in Spanish) - accessed 16/03/16)

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, is recommended for all

travellers. Due to the possible link between Zika virus infection and birth defects, pregnant

women, or those planning pregnancy are strongly urged to seek pre-travel advice from their

health care provider. It is recommended that pregnant women postpone non-essential travel to

Zika affected countries. If travel is essential, rigorous measures to avoid mosquito bites both

during daytime and night-time hours should be followed.

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Women who have visited a Zika affected area whilst pregnant should arrange to have their

next antenatal check promptly on return home, even if feeling well. This is not intended to cause

undue anxiety, but merely as a precaution. In addition, medical attention must be sought quickly

for any feverish illness experienced whilst travelling or on return.

Bite avoidance measures include: covering up with clothing, the use of insect repellent and bed

nets impregnated with insecticide. Reduction of mosquito breeding sites around hotel

rooms/homes is advised for longer term stays.

Sources: http://www.sld.cu

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Thank you

_________________________________________ DR. BASIL DHANIRAM MBChB (Natal) DOH (Wits) Travel Medicine (SASTM) SAMSA (Maritime) Aviation Medicine TRAVEL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER