The following is are the current, up-to-date travel-related alert links from the CDC, TSA, WHO, and U.S. Department of State.
Current U.S. Department of State Travel Alerts

Current U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings

Current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Warnings
Current World Health Organization (WHO) Travel Warnings

- Yellow fever in Cameroon February 3, 2012In December 2011, the Ministry of Health of Cameroon notified WHO of a yellow fever outbreak in the North Region of the country.
- Yellow fever in Ghana February 3, 2012On 20 December 2011, the Ministry of Health of Ghana notified WHO of a yellow fever (YF) outbreak occurring in 3 districts; Builsa and Kassena-Nankana-West in the Upper East Region and Kitampo-South in the Brong Ahafo Region located in the mid-western part of the country.
- Avian influenza - situation in China - update January 24, 2012The Ministry of Health of China has notified WHO of a human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection.
- Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam January 20, 2012The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus.
- Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia - update January 19, 2012The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced one new confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus.
- Thousands of South Sudan people suffer from kala azar epidemic as cases rise October 28, 2011Juba, 28 October 2011, (WHO South Sudan) – Kala azar epidemic continues to threaten thousands of lives of people in the new Republic of South Sudan as cases continue to rise.
- WHO scales up humanitarian support in Sindh October 7, 20117 October 2011 ¦ KARACHI -- “In view of the current flood crisis, World Health Organization (WHO) will be scaling up its humanitarian response in all the affected areas in Sindh to address the health issues faced by the population displaced by the floods. WHO is already working side by side with the Sindh provincial and district health authorities and health implementing partners to comprehensively address health problems, but more funds are urgently needed in order to save precious human lives.” This was stated by Dr. Guido Sabatinelli, the WHO Representative in Pakistan, while speaking to the provincial Secretary Health and other senior officers of the Health Department during his visit to Sindh that concluded yesterday.
- Pakistan Floods Donor Alert September 29, 2011The recent heavy flooding caused by the monsoon in Pakistan, most devastating in Sindh, has af-fected the lives of over five million people. Flood waters continue to drain, leaving behind massive damage and large areas of standing water in Sindh.
- New psychological first aid guide to strengthen humanitarian relief August 16, 201116 August 2011 -- Humanitarian emergencies - like earthquakes, extreme drought, or war - not only affect people’s physical health but also their psychological and social health and well-being. A new guide makes sure that best practices are consistently applied in humanitarian settings to improve the mental health of disaster affected populations.
- Drought and food crisis in the Horn of Africa July 8, 20118 July 2011 -- The Horn of Africa is facing what has been described as the worst drought in over half a century. Around ten million people in Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. In Somalia, where the drought is compounded by the escalating conflict, tens of thousands of people have fled to the neighbouring countries of Ethiopia and Kenya, where many of them are living in overcrowded camps without adequate health care, clean water or proper sanitation. Malnutrition rates are soaring, and the low vaccination coverage of children is leading to concerns over possible communicable disease outbreaks.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Readout of Reestablished Aviation Security Advisory Committee’s First Meeting December 15, 2011
- TSA Partners in Support of Nation's Veterans November 10, 2011
- Readout of TSA Special Counselor Kimberly Walton’s Participation in a Meeting with Community Leaders from Jewish and Muslim Communities November 7, 2011
- Hajj Traveler Awareness: Know Before You Go October 31, 2011
- Religious Holiday of Sukkot October 11, 2011


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