YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US – important information from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

URGENT TRAVEL UPDATE DECEMBER 2008 - NO CHOLERA THREAT IN VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE / ZAMBIA

Passengers planning a visit to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia are assured that there have been no reports of Cholera outbreaks in the Victoria Falls region to date. The District Medical Officer for Victoria Falls has assured 2AFRIKA, INC. and all visitors that:

There have been no reported cases of cholera in the region to date

The area is safe. However, as usual all are advised to take standard precautions such as washing hands before eating and after using the bathroom, cleaning all vegetables and fruit in clean, fresh water, etc.

For visitors intending to visit outlying areas, such as villages, we highly recommend that guests and activity operators carry bottled mineral water

Public health authorities are regularly in touch with stakeholders, keeping them informed and updated on all matters of public health

Community awareness and education is carried out in the schools and general communities. The Environmental Health Department also carries out monthly water quality monitoring exercises, and communicates with the private sector. The key operators in the Victoria Falls area ensure that all sanitation and water reticulation systems are maintained to the highest possible standard. They are heavily involved in supporting maintenance of infrastructure and assisting with water treatment chemicals for the Municipality, to ensure the health and safety of both residents and visitors

For further information on this Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Experience, visit us online at 2afrika.com or contact 2AFRIKA, INC. Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber on (212) 385-9770 (EST)

2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism