In response to the recent declaration of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Indonesia has implemented measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Effective immediately: All international travellers arriving in Indonesia (Bali) must complete the SATUSEHAT Health Pass. The health pass can be accessed here: https://sshp.kemkes.go.id .
- A form must be completed by each traveller within 3 days of arrival into Indonesia (Bali)
- On completion of the form will receive a QR Code (we recommend taking a screenshot the QR Code, printing it and having a copy on a mobile device)
- A form is required for every traveller, including children and infants.
Whilst travellers will be required to show their QR Code at the Health Quarantine Line on arrival, we expect airlines will likely start asking travellers to complete the form prior to check-in/departure from their home country within the next few days and/or weeks.
Please do not be alarmed by the announcement, the Indonesian Government is the first government to pro-actively implement health tracking measures in relation to the Mpox as a ‘precaution’. They are also the first government to label the disease a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This means that there is no current domestic risk within Indonesia/Bali of infection; however in Central and Western African Countries cases are increasing in humans. mPox has been endemic in Western Africa for many years mainly in that regions wild animals, beef and dairy livestock.
Our recommended precautions:
- Travel with and regularly use hand sanitiser while transiting and before meals.
- Avoid drinking from open glassware outside of resorts or in public. Where possible drink from a re-usable drink bottle that you can clean/sanitise and do not share with others.
- Avoid crowded spaces and wear long sleeves while transiting, Mpox is most commonly transmitted by skin-to-skin contact
- When transiting crowded spaces such as Airport Customs and Security we recommend using a face mask
Aircraft Notes:
- There is no current evidence of transmission of mPox via aircraft cabin ventilation systems
- All aircraft arriving/departing New Zealand are required to have hospital grade HEPA filtration systems
- All aircraft arriving/departing New Zealand from are required to be de-contaminated for insects such as mosquitoes and airborne viruses by the NZ Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). New aircraft this may be built into the ventilation system, older aircraft cabin crew will walk down the aisle spraying an aerosol. Before your board your flight it will most likely have been de-contaminated.
For more information relating to mPox we recommend reviewing the USA CDC website which generally is the most up to date: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/symptoms/index.html
If you have questions or concerns in relation to your travel please contact us on 0800 487 549 or email us at info@oceanescapes.co.nz
Please note this information is correct at time of updating our website on Tuesday 03 September 2024 and is subject to change without notice. While we will endeabour to keep our website updated, Ocean Escapes, TRVLR will not be held responsible should this information be updated by the Indonesian Govt.
If your concern is of a medical nature we are unable to provide advice and you should seek advice/guidance from your family doctor/GP or medically qualified professional.
