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20 February 2025
The media have reported two foreign tourists died from methanol poisoning in Hoi An, Vietnam in late December 2024 after consuming counterfeit or illicit alcoholic beverages (also known as bootleg alcohol). This follows a similar report of the death of six foreign tourists from methanol poisoning in Vang Veing, Laos in late 2024. In addition, the UK Foreign commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are advising travellers to Turkey to be aware of counterfeit alcohol, following reports of fatalities ... View Full Article
19 February 2025
Rio Carnival 2025 takes place from 28 February to 8 March in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil although carnival ...View Full Article
05 February 2025
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve injury, partial or total removal ...View Full Article
04 February 2025
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued an alert relating to a falsified (fake) ...View Full Article
24 January 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) certified the country of Georgia as malaria-free on 23 January 2025Georgia ...View Full Article
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Advice for those planning on travelling to Brazil for Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, which is considered the biggest carnival in the world...
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Advice on the risks of consuming fake alcohol, and how to mitigate these risks when travelling...
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Marburg virus disease is a type of viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF)...
