Malaria risk is predominantly from the serious form throughout the year in the entire country. Including the main towns of Fort Portal, Jinja, Kampala, Kigezi and Mbale.

Malaria precautions are essential avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net.

Atovaquone/proguanil OR doxycycline OR mefloquine is usually recommended.

If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly. Remember malaria can develop even up to one year after exposure.

If travelling to high risk malarious areas, remote from medical facilities, carrying emergency malaria standby treatment may be considered.

Recommended Vaccines when travelling to Uganda:

• Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and polio Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Offers upto 10 years protection.
• Hepatitis A (Adult) Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Protection for 1-3 years after 1st dose - upto 25 years after 2nd dose.
• Malaria Tablets: Dose and price varies.

Other Vaccines to be considered when travelling to Uganda:

• Hepatitis B (Adult): To be administered two months before travel. Length of protection unknown.
• Meningitis ACWY + Certificate: To be administered 2-3 weeks before travel. Protection for upto 5 years.
• Rabies Vaccination: To be administered one month before travel. Protection for upto 2 years.
• Typhoid Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Protection for upto 3 years.