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The Ghana Health Service reports via media a continuing outbreak of Lassa fever in the Accra area.
Since 26 February, there have been 14 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, one of whom has died.
The 13 surviving cases are in a stable condition. Ninety-seven further 97 contacts have been identified.
Lassa fever is a type of viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) endemic in parts of West Africa. Lassa virus is transmitted via the urine or droppings from infected rodents (Mastomys rats). Transmission can also occur via body fluids of infected people.
The risk to travellers becoming infected or developing Lassa fever is extremely low, unless living in conditions of poor sanitation and overcrowding in rural areas where these rodents are usually found.
Travellers to known Lassa fever outbreak areas must be made aware of the risk of infection and transmission routes of Lassa virus which is most commonly through:
Medical personnel travelling to work in an outbreak region must follow strict infection prevention control guidance.
Travellers returning from a Lassa fever outbreak area should seek rapid medical attention by contacting NHS 24 (Scotland) or NHS 111 (rest of UK) for advice prior to attending UK medical facilities if they develop fever and have:
For further information, see the TRAVAX Viral Haemorrhagic Fever page.