Warden Information

Warden Message – Human Swine Influenza

April 29, 2009

This warden message informs American Citizens in Bosnia that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published information about the outbreak of Human Swine Influenza in response to the cases reported in Mexico, the United States, and other countries. There are no reported cases in Bosnia; however, the Bosnian government is monitoring the situation and has stated they will be following the recommendations of the World Health Organization.  At present, no special measures are required.

For more information about Human Swine Influenza, please refer to the following links:

-Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_pandemic.html,
-Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
-World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html.

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s web site as well as the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs' website at www.travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo is located at Alipasina 43.  In the event of an emergency or if more information is needed, U.S. Embassy Sarajevo can be contacted at (033) 445-700, extensions 2130, 2440, 2210, or 2337. Additional information can also be found on the U.S. Embassy’s web site at www.usembassy.ba.