Health Alerts

Dual outbreaks of dengue fever and Zika virus have hit the northern region of Cajamarca, with the districts of Jaen and Bellavista most affected. This year the districts have recorded almost 900 Zika infections, a substantial increase on the 65 registered last year, as well as over 1,500 dengue cases. A 90-day health emergency has been declared in response. Last month the WHO updated its ‘Information for travellers visiting countries with Zika virus transmission.  Read more...