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Dengue Fever in Burkina Faso

21 November 2013

Dengue fever has been reported from Burkina Faso. As of 5 November 2013, 33 dengue fever cases have been hospitalised for treatment.

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.