Worrisome increases in yellow fever in Angola

The number of deaths due to the yellow fever outbreak in the municipality of Viana near the capital Luanda has increased to 25 among the 84 registered cases. Meanwhile, newly infected people are being reported by other provinces.

• Landa - 79 cases in various neighbourhoods in Landa, including Kilamba Kiaxi, Maianga, Samba, Sambizanga, Belas, Cazenga and Viana
• Huila - Caluquembe
• Huambo - 4 suspected cases who may have been infected in Viana
• Kwanza Sul - 2 cases and 1 death in the municipality of Amboin

Advies

The risk of exposure to yellow fever is high where there is an actual outbreak (e.g., Landa Province). Travellers to areas where there is a risk of exposure to yellow fever can reduce that risk by obtaining a yellow fever vaccination 10 days before travelling. Angola requires proof of yellow fever vaccination when entering the country.

In addition, travellers should take all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites.