Uganda Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026

High risk

Malaria Risk

widespread

Yellow Fever Certificate

Yes — required

Recommended Vaccines

Yellow Fever
Allow 4 weeks before travel
Hepatitis A
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Typhoid
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Meningococcal
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Rabies
Allow 4 weeks before travel

Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date

MMRDTPCOVID-19Hepatitis B

Other Health Risks

Malaria
Ebola (periodic outbreaks — check CDC alerts)

Travel Health Summary

Yellow fever certificate required. Malaria nationwide. Popular gorilla trekking destination. Monitor CDC alerts for Ebola activity.

This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified travel-health professional before booking vaccines or travelling.

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