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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO)
the Ministry of Health in Uganda has reported 53 cases of cholera (including 3 deaths) in Kampala City, Wakiso and Luwero from 07 January to 10 February 2019 . Eighteen areas have reported at least 1 suspected case, with 9 areas reporting at least 1 confirmed case. Most cases have been reported from informal settlements. Kabowa in Kampala is most affected, with 10 confirmed cases.
Cholera is rare in travellers. Mild cases may present as travellers' diarrhoea.
All travellers should be given advice on maintaining good food, water and hand hygiene, see traveller's diarrhoea, safe eating and drinking and water purification.
Travellers should be advised on basic steps in self - treating diarrhoea, particularly maintaining hydration.
Vaccination should be considered under the following circumstances and is dependant on the individual risk assessment:
Volunteers/aid workers/medical personnel in disaster relief situations where cholera outbreaks likely.
Those travelling to work in slums/refugee camps, areas affected by natural disasters, or countries experiencing cholera outbreaks (see current notes on the country concerned).
For further information see Cholera.
