Guinea
West Africa · Africa· Physician brief
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All alerts →There are confirmed and suspect cases of diphtheria in the Kankan region of Guinea. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.
CDC Travel Health Notices · Jul 22, 2025
In 2025, from 1 January to 2 November, a total of 20 412 suspected diphtheria cases, including 1 252 deaths (an average case fatality ratio [CFR] – 6.1 %) have been reported across eight Member States in the WHO African Region (Algeria, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Nige…
WHO Disease Outbreak News · Nov 21, 2025
Vaccines
General prevention
Food & water
Strict food and water precautions are essential. Healthcare access is limited.
Mosquito protection
Aggressive mosquito-bite prevention is essential — malaria risk is high year-round.
Sources
Based on CDC Travelers' Health, CDC Yellow Book, and the Swiss Federal Vaccination Schedule (BAG). Always verify current recommendations before travel.
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This brief is for informational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice.
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4–8 weeks before departure.