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Viet Nam: Motorcycle Travel
Posted: 20 September 2023, 13:25 NZST
For adventurous New Zealanders, motorcycle travel can seem like a great way to see Viet Nam and travel around the country. But travellers are reminded of the significant risks associated with motor cycle travel in Viet Nam. Accidents are common and can result in serious injury and even fatalities. Rental motorcycles are often poorly maintained and the helmets provided do not meet New Zealand safety standards. Roading condit...read more
Niger: Security Situation
Posted: 2 August 2023, 10:52 NZST
An attempted coup is underway in Niamey. The situation remains volatile and could escalate without notice. We advise all New Zealanders in Niamey to remain indoors and shelter in place until further notice. Violent demonstrations have occurred in Niamey and security forces have used tear gas to disperse crowds. There is a heightened military presence near government buildings, including at the Presidential Palace on Boulevard de la République. ...read more
Sudan: Security Situation
Reviewed: 28 June 2023, 15:20 NZST
There are ongoing military clashes occurring in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. We now advise do not travel to Sudan. Khartoum International Airport is closed and options for leaving Sudan are extremely limited. There may be ongoing disruptions to critical infrastructure and essential services. We advise New Zealanders remaining in Sudan that the security situation remains volatile, and violence could escalate at short notice....read more
Measles
Reviewed: 12 June 2023, 15:50 NZST
The Ministry of Health is advising people travelling overseas (to any destination) to make sure they are fully immunised against measles before they go. While cases in New Zealand are rare because endemic measles has been eliminated here, the disease is regularly brought into the country through international travel. There are currently significant measles outbreaks overseas including in India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Democrat...read more
Monkeypox outbreak
Reviewed: 12 June 2023, 15:32 NZST
About Monkeypox Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox and MPX) is a viral infection that is mainly spread through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has Mpox. Current situationWhile anyone can get mpox, the current global outbreak has disproportionately impacted: - men who have sex with men (MSM) - people who have sex with MSM (this may include people of any gender or sexual identity, whether they are t...read more
Dengue Fever
Reviewed: 26 May 2023, 13:03 NZST
Dengue Fever is a viral illness spread by infected mosquitoes. Dengue can make you very sick, and can be life threatening. There are four types of the virus that cause dengue fever – type 1, 2, 3, and 4. People can become immune to one type once they have been infected with it, but can still get sick from the other types of dengue if exposed because cross-protection immunity among the four dengue virus types is limited. Catching different type...read more
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