Japanese encephalitis

JE is transmitted to humans in predominantly rural parts of Asia and the Pacific Rim where rice cultivation and pig farming are common Read more

Cholera

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease usually associated with poverty, poor sanitation and poor access to clean drinking water Read more

Travellers’ diarrhoea

Following advice on food and water hygiene is sensible, but travellers should always be prepared to manage the symptoms of TD during their travels Read more

Yellow fever

Yellow fever is caused by a virus, which circulates between infected monkeys or humans and mosquitoes and occurs in parts of the tropical and sub-trop Read more

Sexually transmitted infections

New sexual partnerships and unprotected intercourse is relatively common amongst travellers. Read about some of the risks to consider Read more