Eritrea

The malaria risk is high in the entire country below 2200 m. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.

There is no malaria risk in the capital Asmara.

In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.

There is a risk of yellow fever in the northern states bordering Ethiopia and Sudan: Anseba, Debub, Gash Barka, Mae Kel and Semenawi Keih Bahri.

Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue and leishmaniasis.

Protect yourself against insects. 

Ticks can transmit diseases such as African tick bite fever.

Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

Girls who visit their family in this country are sometimes circumcised.

Tuberculosis

Read these tips before you leave.

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travellers. In addition, vaccination is compulsory if you have recently been in a country where yellow fever may be present. 
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre.

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

• COVID-19
• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis 
• Polio  
• Measles-mumps-rubella

A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.

Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

• Typhoid fever
• Rabies
• Meningococci ACWY
• Hepatitis B 
• Influenza
• Pneumococci