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MALARIA - INDIA (06): (ANDHRA PRADESH)

On March 18, 2011, International Society for Infectious Diseases issued the following report:

Malaria is fast spreading in tribal villages in Bhadrachalam division due to lack of preventive measures. So far, 2 persons died of malaria fever in Kunavaram and VR Puram mandals. And people of VR Puram, Kunavaram, Chintur mandals are suffering with malaria for the last a few days. The disease is fast spreading in Jeediguppa, Pedamittapalli and Pochavaram villages in VR Puram mandal.

Tribals in these villages allege that anti-larval operations were not being carried out properly. Medical staff also were not visiting the villages regularly, they said. It may be noted that the health department survey revealed the severity of malaria in tribal villages
in the district.

According to survey reports, as many as 355 cases were tested positive for malaria out of the 24 144 blood samples taken in the agency area in January this year [2011].

And some 311 positive cases were detected in February [2011] out of the 25 360 blood samples under scanner. With the 79 101 malaria positive cases were detected in January and February respectively, Tulasipaka village in VR Puram mandal was identified as one of the most malaria-prone village in the district.

District malaria officer S Bikshapathi said they had identified Tulasipaka as highly vulnerable to malaria. The health department said that they had introduced Pyrethrum, a liquid spray to kill mosquitoes.

He said that spraying operation was in progress in all the malaria-prone areas. The anti-malaria wing is considering an action plan to scale down the incidence of the disease to a minimum in agency areas, he said.

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Hyderabad (India) Experiencing Civil Unrest

On February 23, 2011, the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad released the following Warden Message:

Portions of Andhra Pradesh, including the city of Hyderabad, are experiencing civil unrest as pro- and anti-statehood political groups rally supporters to their respective causes. A 48-hour strike began at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 22 (local time). It has shut down most schools and many businesses, making it difficult to obtain certain essentials such as gasoline. Protesters have targeted public transportation. There have been clashes between police and protesters, damage to private property, and a number of injuries associated with the disturbances.

U.S. citizens in Hyderabad are advised to avoid Osmania University and Nizam College, which have been targeted by protesters, and to be aware that similar institutions of higher education and public transportation are a likely focus of political violence. Additionally, areas near the south end of Necklace Road have been affected by unrest, due in part to proximity to the Legislative Assembly and Indira Park, the designated site for many demonstrations.

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On April 16, 2010,  the U.S. Department of State released the following Travel Alert:

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing security concerns in India. The U.S. government continues to receive information that terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India. The February 2010 bombing in Pune and the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai provide a vivid reminder that hotels, markets, trains and other public places in India are especially attractive targets for terrorist groups.

 

Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. This replaces the Travel Alert dated January 29, 2010, to note the February 2010 bombing in Pune, and expires on May 30, 2010.

 

U.S. citizens are urged always to practice good security, maintain a heightened situational awareness and a low profile. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local news reports and consider the level of security present when visiting public places, including religious sites, or choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and recreation venues.
 

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India Tourist Visa Regulations to Change
On December 9, 2009, the U.S. Embassy New Delhi released the following Warden Message:
The U.S. Mission in India wishes to inform U.S. citizens traveling to India that the Government of India is reviewing its regulations pertaining to the entry of American citizens holding long-term Indian tourist visas.  To date, these new regulations are not finalized and are being implemented inconsistently.  The U.S. Embassy and consulates throughout India have received conflicting information regarding the new rules, but it is clear that the rules will only affect those who wish to enter India on a tourist visa within two months of their last departure from India. Tourists traveling to or departing from India are urged to review travel plans in light of these changing procedures and to contact the nearest Indian High Commission or Foreign Registration Office to ensure they have the most current information.
The U.S. Mission in India will follow with updates of the new regulations as they are clarified.

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U.S. citizens may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the Consulates General for further information:

--The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. The Embassy's Internet home page address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov.

--The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at LincolnHouse, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-0350. The Internet home page address is http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. The Internet home page address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300.  The Internet home page address is
http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov.

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