Severe cholera outbreak in Mozambique continues

A cholera outbreak which first began in January has now affected 1,222 people and killed two people. The main places affected are the Tete province, and the city of Maputo, with the highest number of people infected in Nampula.

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.