Health and Epidemic Warnings in Colombia
Health and Epidemic Warnings for Colombia (Andean states) come from Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM), Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD), Servicio Geológico Colombiano. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Bogotá.
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At a glance
- countryColombia · South America
- reference cityBogotá (4.71, -74.07)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number123
- risk profileflood, landslide, earthquake, volcano, storm, drought, epidemic
What counts as a health and epidemic warnings
Public health warnings communicate outbreaks of infectious disease, plus environmental health risks such as contaminated water or a heat-health alert. They come from national public health institutes and from the WHO at international level, and typically include case definitions, affected areas and recommended measures.
Who issues health and epidemic warnings in Colombia
- meteoInstituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM)
- civilUnidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD)
- seismicServicio Geológico Colombiano
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Colombia
- Follow national vaccination and hygiene recommendations.
- Check official case numbers rather than social media claims.
- If you travel, check entry requirements and travel health advice before departure.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Colombia: WHO, ECDC, national public health institutes, CDC. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues health and epidemic warnings in Colombia?
Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM), Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD), Servicio Geológico Colombiano. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Colombia?
The primary emergency number is 123. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live health and epidemic warnings for Colombia?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Bogotá from WHO, ECDC, national public health institutes, CDC. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Colombia
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Volcano Alerts
Health and Epidemic Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.