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Dengue Fever in Cambodia (Update)

12 September 2012

The Ministry of Health reported that up until 14 August 2012, there had been 24 127 cases and 106 deaths of dengue fever spread across 33 public hospitals. During the same period last year (2011), there had been less than 10 000 cases.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.