Pakistan

There is a seasonal malaria risk in the areas below 2500 m in the north-west bordering Afghanistan and in some areas in the south:

• There is a high malaria risk from May till the end of November. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets. 
• There is a low malaria risk from December to the end of April. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.

There is a moderate malaria risk in the remaining areas in the south-west below 2500 m. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with them.

There is a low malaria risk in the areas below 2500 m in Punjab in the north-east. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.

There is no malaria risk in the areas above 2500 m.

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

Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue and leishmaniasis.

Japanese encephalitis occurs mainly in the area around Karachi.

Protect yourself against insects. 

Ticks can transmit diseases.

Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.

• Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.

Tuberculosis

Read these tips before you leave.

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

• COVID-19
• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis 
• Polio  
• Measles-mumps-rubella:
  • Check your vaccination status. Early measles vaccination is recommended for some young children.

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

Polio vaccination is compulsory for all travellers who will be spending more than four weeks in this country. This vaccination must be administered at least four weeks and no more than twelve months prior to departure from the country and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.

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

• Typhoid fever
• Japanese encephalitis
• Rabies 
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Pneumococci

There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. Vaccination is not required if you are travelling from Belgium.    

Vaccination is exceptionally compulsory if you have been in a country where yellow fever may occur in the past six days (see map). This also applies to transit through an airport.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.