Sub-Saharan Africa - Togo
Travel health report: Togo Cholera Outbreak
 

On December 31, 2008, the U.S. Embassy Lome issued the following Warden Message :

 

"This warden message is being issued to alert American citizens that health officials in Togo have reported a cholera outbreak.  The most affected areas are in the capitol city of Lomé, where 300 cases and 3 deaths have been reported.

 

"Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and dehydration.  The disease is spread through untreated sewage and contaminated drinking water as well as food exposed to contaminated water such as shellfish.  Travelers to Togo are advised to drink boiled or bottled water and also to use boiled or bottled water in food preparation.  There is no cholera vaccine available in the U.S.

  

"We also strongly recommend that American citizens register their presence in Togo through our Consular Information Program. Travel registration is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.  Registration allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad that the Department of State can use to assist you in case of an emergency. Americans residing abroad can also get routine information from the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You may register online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs, or in person at the Embassy. 

 

"Embassy hours for American Citizens Services are Monday through Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30. The Embassy is located at Boulevard Eyadema, B.P. 852, Lomé.  In case of an emergency, U.S. citizens may come to the Embassy’s consular section during any hours of operation or call the Embassy at 228-261-5470.  For routine visa, passport, notarial questions, etc., please e-mail Consularlome@state.gov  or visit http://togo.usembassy.gov/index.html."

Travel Advisories

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs gives the following advice Australians who are traveling, working or living in Togo: "Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas, organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy."

The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office gives the following advice British people who are traveling, working or living in Togo: "We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. This should cover medical evacuation by air ambulance. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake."

The Canadian Foreign Affairs Office gives the following advice to Canadians who are traveling, working or living in Togo: "Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover costs if you get sick or are injured while abroad. Out-of-country healthcare can be costly, and your health plan will cover only part of the bill at best. It is your responsibility to obtain supplementary travel insurance and understand the terms of your policy. Some credit card companies offer their holders health and travel insurance. Do not assume that coverage is automatically included or that the card alone provides adequate coverage."

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade gives the following advice to New Zealanders: "New Zealanders travelling or resident in Togo should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air."

The U.S. Department of State gives the following advice to Americans who are traveling, working or living in Togo: "We strongly urge you to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation and overseas medical services. Please keep in mind that Medicare does not cover any illness or injury that occurs outside of the United States."

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