Rwanda

Latest update: 8 October 2024 - Authors: Mieke Croughs, Ula Maniewski

Outbreaks

There is an outbreak of Marburg virus in Kigali. Read our frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has been extended to Rwanda.

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.

Check the current security situation on the federal government website.

Important health risks

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

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

There is a risk of yellow fever.

Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika and sleeping sickness.

Protect yourself against insects.

Ticks can transmit diseases such as African tick bite fever.

Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.

You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

Tuberculosis

Read these tips before you leave.

Vaccinations

Yellow fever

Recommended

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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.