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Cholera in India

01 July 2016

According to media reports, health officials in Bidar district of the northern Indian state of Karnataka have reported cholera cases in Humnabad taluka (40), Mustapu wadi village (54), Kallur (16) and Sindhankera (12).

(Via Outbreak News Today - accessed 01/07/16)

Advice for 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 and personal hygiene should also be maintained.