Cholera appears in Nepal

The first reported case of cholera this year has occurred in a resident of Satdobato, Lalitpur. However, over the past few days, there has been a sharp increase in the number of diarrhea cases that may be due to cholera infections.

Advice

All travellers can minimize the risk of exposure to this disease. Strictly observe all food and water precautions in any area where there is cholera. If gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., vomiting and profuse watery diarrhoea) develop while visiting the affected area, travellers should seek medical care at once.