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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports a continuing outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
As of 23 October 2021 there have been 2,395 meningitis cases (including 200 deaths) in Banalia District, Tshopo Province in the north of the country.
Meningococcal meningitis is an acute disease, caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitides that can cause serious systemic infection. It is spread through sneezing, coughing or direct contact with respiratory secretions.
Risk of infection for most travellers is very low (particularly for package tourists). Risk is increased for those travelling to a region with an ongoing epidemic:
All travellers should be aware of the risk of meningococcal disease, its transmission routes and symptoms and advised to:
See the TRAVAX Meningococcal Meningitis page for further information.