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Uganda

The vaccines usually advised for Uganda when departing from Belgium, with the lead times to respect, based on the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM).

Yellow feverRequiredMalariaHigh risk
emmunity editorial team · sourced & datedLast updated 17 August 2026

Overview

Uganda is high-risk for malaria across the whole country, with no spared zone. Yellow fever is compulsory to enter from Belgium (certificate issued at least ten days before arrival at an approved centre), which sets Uganda apart from several East African neighbours.

Recommended vaccines

VaccineCategoryWhen
Yellow feverRequired≥10 days before arrival; approved centre; lifelong certificate
Hepatitis ARecommendedas early as possible (1st dose already protective)
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTPa)Recommendedkeep the booster current (every 10 years)
PolioRecommendedbooster for 16+ to Asia/Africa; sometimes compulsory (long stays)
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)Recommendedbe up to date (2 doses) before departure
Typhoid feverConsider≥14 days before departure
RabiesConsiderpre-exposure: 2 doses, start early enough
Meningococcal ACWYConsider≥10 days before; compulsory for Hajj/Umrah
Hepatitis BConsiderstart early (multi-week schedule)

Malaria by region

Bite protection and preventive tablets are advised. If fever develops, get tested for malaria promptly.

High risk countrywide

Malaria risk is regional, concentrated in the areas detailed below.

High risk

The whole country, year-round.

Other health risks

Dengue
Dengue is present; protect against mosquito bites.
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is present; protect against mosquito bites.
Zika
Zika is present, relevant mainly if you are or may become pregnant.
Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is spread by insect bites; protect against insect bites.
Sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis)
Sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) is spread by insect bites; protect against insect bites.
Tick-bite fever
African tick-bite fever is spread by tick bites; cover up and check for ticks.
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)
Bilharzia is possible when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.
Rabies
Rabies is present in dogs and other mammals; avoid contact and seek care after a bite.
Mpox
Mpox is present; avoid close contact with infected people or wild animals.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is present; avoid prolonged close contact with unwell people in enclosed spaces.
Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness is possible above about 2,500 m.

Prepare your trip

8 weeks
Book a travel clinic
10 days
Yellow fever (if required)
Departure
Certificates & reminders ready

Leaving in under 2 weeks? Still book a clinic: a first hepatitis A dose already protects, and yellow fever needs at least 10 days. A travel clinic will prioritise what fits your timeline.

Frequently asked questions

Is any vaccine required for Uganda?

Yes, yellow fever is required for entry. It must be given at an approved centre at least 10 days before arrival, with an international certificate valid for life.

Is there a malaria risk?

Malaria: high risk depending on the region. Bite protection and preventive tablets are advised. If fever develops, get tested for malaria promptly.

How far ahead of departure should I start?

Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before departure, to complete multi-dose schedules. Yellow fever, where it applies, must be given at least 10 days before arrival.

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Last updated 17 August 2026

Indicative information for a typical traveller, not medical advice. What you need depends on your itinerary, region, season and duration. See an approved travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure: only they can give yellow fever and issue the certificate.

Entry formalities: see FPS Foreign Affairs ↗

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