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The media has reported on cholera cases in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (ECDC) has confirmed 20 cholera cases in Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Teku in Kathmandu.
The monsoon season is underway in Nepal and cholera cases are caused by the consumption of contaminated water and further cases are possible. The majority of cholera cases are from Kalimati, Kuleshshwor and other slum areas.
(Via The Himalayan Times - accessed 13/08/15)
Cholera is a low risk for most travellers. Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population and cannot ensure safe drinking water can be immunised against cholera. A high standard of food/water precautions and personal hygiene should be maintained whenever possible.
