Wisma Putra issues travel advisory to Africa

The Foreign Ministry today urged Malaysians to avoid visiting African nations which were stricken by the Ebola plague, specifically Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.

Wisma Putra, through a statement, said Malaysians must also exercise caution when visiting other countries in Africa.

"Those who are forced to undergo trips to African countries that are stricken by Ebola, they should follow advice and guidelines issued by the Health Ministry as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of infection," said the statement.

Malaysians who faced an emergency when in the countries affected by Ebola could contact the Malaysian Embassy in the Guinea via 00224622354050 and 00224622667879 or e-mail mwconakry@kln.gov.my.

Ebola is dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) which recorded a high death rate and could infect humans and primates.

Since it was detected in three West African countries, namely, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea in March, Ebola has resulted in more than 1,000 deaths.