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Papua New Guinea
COVID-19
Travelling to red countries outside the EU or Schengen area is not recommended if you have not been vaccinated.
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
- Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.
- Carefully read the information on measures to be taken upon return to Belgium.
Check the current security situation on the federal government website and register your itinerary on Travellers Online.
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Important health risks
Malaria
There is a high risk of malaria in the areas below 2000 m, including the capital Port Moresby. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
There is a moderate malaria risk in the areas above 2000 m. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and zika.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis occurs all over the island year-round.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Other possible infections
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Recommended
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Recommended
Polio
Recommended
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Yellow fever
Mandatory for some travelers
Yellow fever does not occur here. Vaccination is not necessary if you are travelling from Belgium.
Vaccination is mandatory from the age of one year:
- If you are departing from another country where yellow fever can occur (see maps).
- If you have been in transit through the airport of a country where yellow fever occurs.
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.
Other vaccinations
Recommended for some travelers
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Travelers with additional considerations
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
