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This uncontrolled measles outbreak may soon lead to an international travel ban in Pakistan.<\/p>\nAn uncontrolled measles outbreak is taking its toll on Pakistan. A report released last month stated that less than four months into the new year, there have already been 25,401 reported cases of measles in Pakistan, and 146 children have already died as a result of this disease.<\/p>\n
This uncontrolled measles outbreak may soon lead to an international travel ban in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Dr. Sania Nishtar, Pakistan\u2019s Minister for Information and Technology, Education and Trainings, and Science and Technology, said that this was the second time a measles outbreak could not be prevented in Pakistan. She warned that this could lead to international isolation and a potential international travel ban.<\/p>\n
In 2012, there were over 7,000 laboratory confirmed cases of measles in Pakistan. Of those cases, tests show that 60 percent of the children had never received a single dose of measles vaccine, while another 20 percent had been given only a single dose.<\/p>\n
Dr. Qamarul Hasan, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) focal person on the measles outbreak in Pakistan said that Pakistan is one of the top five countries in the world having the highest number of unvaccinated children.<\/p>\n
When planning to travel abroad, always stay informed about potential health alerts in your destination.\u00a0 The US Department of State provides country specific information<\/a> on Travel.State.Gov with requirements for entry, health and medical conditions, and more.<\/p>\n If international travel plans to Pakistan are on your agenda this year, be aware that both a valid US passport as well as a valid Pakistani visa is required for entry into Pakistan by US citizens.\u00a0 Additional information for obtaining a Pakistani visa can be found on the Embassy of Pakistan\u2019s website or by contacting one of the locations below.<\/p>\n Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n www.embassyofpakistanusa.org<\/a> New York<\/span><\/strong> Consulate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n www.pakistanconsulateny.org<\/a> Los Angeles<\/span><\/strong> Consulate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n www.pakconsulatela.org<\/a> Chicago<\/span><\/strong> Consulate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n www.cgpkchicago.org<\/a> Houston<\/span><\/strong> Consulate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nConsular Office Washington DC
\n3517 International Court NW
\nWashington, DC 20008.
\n(202)243-6500
\ninfo@embassyofpakistanusa.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nConsulate General of Pakistan
\n12 East, 65th Street
\nNew York, NY\u00a0 10065
\n212-879-5800
\ninfo@pakistanconsulateny.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nConsulate General of Pakistan
\n10850 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1250
\nLos Angeles, CA 90024.
\n310-441-5114<\/p>\n
\nConsulate General of Pakistan
\n333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 728
\nChicago, IL\u00a0 60601
\n312-781-1831
\ninfo@cgpkchicago.org<\/p>\n