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Tuberculosis in Angola

28 November 2011

Media reports that at least 1595 cases of tuberculosis were recorded from January to September this year (2011) in the central Huambo province. This was 190 cases less than the same period last year (2010). The cases were recorded in the municipal hospitals of Huambo, Caála, Bailundo, Longonjo, Londuimbali, Mungo, Katchiungo and Ukuma.

(Via Angola Press - accessed 28/11/11)

Advice for Travellers

See the Vaccines Advised Selectively section of the Angola country record for recommendations for BCG. Further information on tuberculosis here.