Update on the Global Status of Polio

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:09 +0000

This information is current as of today, January 06, 2009 at 12:15 Updated: July 18, 2008On this Page:Information for Travelers Information for Health-Care Professionals Information for Travelers Although there is not a risk of catching polio in the United States and many ... Read this Article

Human Infection with Avian Influenza A

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:09 +0000

(H5N1) Virus: Advice for Travelers This information is current as of today, January 06, 2009 at 12:15 Updated: November 03, 2008Current Situation Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (also called “H5N1,” “bird flu,” or “avian flu”) has ... Read this Article

Guidelines and Recommendations

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:09 +0000

: Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad This information is current as of today, January 06, 2009 at 12:15 Updated: November 03, 2008Current SituationHighly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (also called “H5N1,” “bird flu,” or “avian ... Read this Article

Update

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:09 +0000

: Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions This information is current as of today, January 06, 2009 at 12:15 Update d: November 10, 2008Situation Information Dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in travelers returning from the Caribbean, Central America, and south central Asia.1 This disease is caused by a virus ... <a href="http://www.overseastraveltips.com/cache/c041/middle-africa/cameroon.htm?q=Update">Read this Article</a> </article> <article> <h1>Government Bribes in Cameroon Divert Funds From Food Amid Riots</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon 11 Dec 2008 Mbanda Leo Ganglii, like any farmer in Cameroon, must contend with roads that turn to mud in the rainy season and fertilizer prices he can???t afford. And then there is government corruption. <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601116&sid=ab813N7Ml7.I&refer=africa">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>37 feared dead after boat accident off Cameroon</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon 10 Dec 2008 Government officials and witnesses say at least three dozen people are missing and feared dead after a weekend ferryboat accident off the coast of Cameroon. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_re_af/af_cameroon_boat_accident;_ylt=AszxSJcZhbmc0NsF6qeqvFW96Q8F">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Plane carrying Cameroon pilgrims grounded after explosion</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon 26 Nov 2008 A plane carrying about 300 Cameroonian pilgrims has been grounded at the Garoua International Airport in northern Cameroon after an explosion was heard in its landing gear as it taxied to take off. <a href="http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/plane-carrying-cameroon-pilgrims-grounded-after-explosion-2008112616837.html">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Cameroon rebels release hostages</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon, Nigeria 12 Nov 2008 Mr Sarkozy thanked his Cameroonian counterpart, Paul Biya, for his help Rebels in Cameroon have freed 10 people - mostly French nationals - seized from an oil vessel last month. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7723105.stm">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Bakassi militia retracts report</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon, Nigeria 7 Nov 2008 A Bakassi militia group which kidnapped 10 mostly French oil workers from a ship off Cameroon last week said on Thursday all the hostages were still alive, retracting a report that one had been killed in a rescue bid. <a href="http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=86&art_id=nw20081106131844243C146299">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Cameroon Holiday Crime Increase</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon 17 Dec 2008 This warden message serves to advise American citizens resident in Cameroon to remain particularly vigilant during the holiday season due to a seasonal surge in crime. Care should be taken to avoid displaying cash, cell phones, or other valuables when out on the town walking, shopping, dining, etc. <a href="http://www.OverseasTravelTips.com/cache2/middle-africa/cameroon.htm?n=94882">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Cameroon Ramadan Security Concerns</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon 30 Sep 2008 This warden message serves to advise American citizens resident in Cameroon to remain particularly vigilant when out on the town walking, shopping, dining, etc. Historically, the end of the Ramadan season has been marked by an increase in purse snatchings, car thefts, household invasions, and general criminality. <a href="http://www.OverseasTravelTips.com/cache2/middle-africa/cameroon.htm?n=91246">more...</a> </article> <article> <h1>Nigeria Hands Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon</h1> Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon, Nigeria 14 Aug 2008 On August 14th Nigeria will officially hand over control of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon in keeping with an internationally recognized agreement. <a href="http://www.OverseasTravelTips.com/cache2/middle-africa/cameroon.htm?n=89004">more...</a> </article> </main></body></html>

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