The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the German Federal Foreign Office advice against non-essential travel to Tanzania.
Following the presidential and parliamentary elections on 28–29 October 2025, several cities have experienced protests and violent clashes, notably in Dar es Salaam and Arusha. These incidents have resulted in fatalities, property damage, and authorities may impose curfews.
In Macapá (state Amapá) and Ibititá (state Bahia) several cases of foodborne Chagas infection have been confirmed.
Chagas is endemic in Brazil. Foodborne transmission with periodic outbreaks are linked to the consumption of contaminated artisanal products—such as açaí, bacaba, and sugarcane juice—and is associated with higher parasite loads and more severe acute illness.
According to media, there is an unusual, significant spring increase in Influenza A and respiratory viruses in multiple regions, including Santiago, Biobío (Concepción), and Chiloé.
There are warnings regarding system overload of Emergency services in Chile from increased respiratory consultations, but most cases are mild; severe cases and ICU occupancy remain lower than in winter.
Since January 2025, Cape Verde has reported 56 malaria cases, with most occurring in September and October. Of these, 23 cases (41%) are classified as imported, while investigations continue to determine potential locally transmitted cases. No details on malaria species were provided. The rainy season (July–October) coincides with increased mosquito breeding, elevating the risk of transmission.
In addition, in October 2024, a resident of Praia, Cape Verde was diagnosed with malaria in Portugal.
Although Cape Verde was certified malaria-free in January 2024, the recent cases raise concerns about the potential re-establishment of local transmission.
Optimal mosquito protection 24/7 (at dusk and at night against malaria, during the day against dengue, chikunguya and other arboviruses).
In case of fever, malaria should always be ruled out by blood test.
Rabies has been confirmed in Cape fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus) along the Western and Northern Cape coasts of South Africa since May 2024 (Figure 1).
As of January 2025, there have been a total of 55 laboratory-confirmed rabies cases in South African seals, with 39 from the Western Cape and 16 from the Northern Cape.
In June 2025, the first case of rabies was confirmed at the Walvis Bay lagoon in Namibia, see EpiNews 23 June 2025.
This marks the first reported outbreak of rabies with ongoing seal-to-seal transmission in marine mammals. Retrospective testing suggests rabies has been present in seals since at least August 2022.
Rabies is endemic in South Africa.
Prevention: in general: Avoid contact with animals and do not feed them! The public is urged to avoid interaction with Cape fur seals encountered at the beach, harbours, etc., as they are wild animals and are therefore potentially dangerous.
Travellers are advised to get a pre-exposure vaccination, especially those at higher risk, such as individuals working with animals, riding two-wheelers, visiting remote areas, young children, cave explorers, or anyone who may come into contact with bats.
Behavior after exposure: After an animal bite/scratch: immediately wash the wound with water and soap for 15 minutes, then disinfect and in any case visit the nearest medical center for post-exposure vaccination and clinical check-up as soon as possible!
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