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Poliomyelitis in Angola (Update 2)

29 September 2011

No new cases were reported in the past week. The total number of cases for 2011 remains four. The most recent case (WPV1) had onset of paralysis on 27 March in Kuando Kubango, in the country's south-east, six months ago.

(Via WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative - accessed 29/09/11)

Advice for Travellers

It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.