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The poliomyelitis outbreak in Cameroon that began in October 2013, is ongoing. The outbreak area is expanding with the report of two new polio cases in the East Region. Genetic sequencing has confirmed ongoing wild poliovirus circulation.
In March 2014, WHO raised the risk assessment of international spread of polio from Cameroon to very high and this remains unchanged as the risk of virus spreading into Central African Republic (CAR) is considered to be particularly high due to large population movements from CAR into Cameroon.
(Via WHO Global Alert and Response - accessed 11/09/14)
It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
