There is no cause for alarm following the report of some cases of typhoid in five villages in the remote Navosa Province.
Tourism Fiji chief executive Josefa Tuamoto made the comments after concerns were raised about the effects of the outbreak on the tourism industry, however he has assured that the affected region is located more than 50 kilometres inland from any of the destination's main tourism belts and well off the beaten track.
Tuamoto said tourists visiting have no cause for alarm and that the government was keeping a very close eye on the situation.
However, Tuamoto said anyone visiting the isolated area should heed the local medical authority's advice and only drink bottled water, and should also exercise caution when joining in kava ceremonies.
Meanwhile, Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said their vaccination program in the affected areas of Navosa will start on Wednesday.
A state of public emergency has been declared in Navosa by the Health Ministry after over 100 cases of typhoid have been reported in the area.
The vaccination program will be administered to people above the age of 2 years in the affected areas.
No cause for alarm-Tourism Fiji
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