Cholera spreads throughout Somalia

After months of drought, cholera has spread throughout Somalia and infected at least 855 people. Some of the major areas affected are in the south-western Bay region, specifically Awdhile, Gofgodud, Baydhabo, Qansadhere, and Bur hakaba.

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.