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🇺🇬 Vaccines for Uganda

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Uganda

Yellow Fever required for entry. Malaria is endemic and antimalarials are essential. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningococcal vaccines recommended. Rabies worth considering for rural travel or gorilla trekking.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
⚠️ Active outbreak — May 2026: Confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases have been reported in Uganda linked to the ongoing DRC outbreak. CDC has issued a Level 1 travel notice. Monitor CDC and WHO guidance closely before travel.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required for all travellers over 1 year.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Rabies
Animal bites risk including from gorillas — required for gorilla trekking areas.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (high risk throughout)
  • ⚠Yellow Fever
  • ⚠Ebola (periodic outbreaks — South Sudan/DRC border)
  • ⚠Plague (rare)
Notes: Yellow Fever certificate required. Malaria prophylaxis essential. Check current Ebola outbreak status before travel. Rabies important for gorilla trekking.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€522
(~$568)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
KenyaTanzaniaEthiopiaRwanda
When to book

Book 6–8 weeks before travel. Yellow Fever certificate must be 10 days old on arrival. Malaria tablets need to start before travel. Rabies is worth booking early if gorilla trekking.

Common questions
Do I need Yellow Fever vaccine for Uganda?
Yes. Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry to Uganda for all travellers. The certificate must be at least 10 days old on arrival. Border officials check this.
Do I need malaria tablets for Uganda?
Yes. Malaria is endemic throughout Uganda. Antimalarials are essential for all visits including Kampala. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (gorilla trekking) is a malaria risk area.
What vaccines do I need for gorilla trekking in Uganda?
The standard Uganda vaccines apply — Yellow Fever (required), malaria prevention (essential), Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningococcal, and Rabies. There are no specific additional vaccine requirements for gorilla trekking, though you should be in good health as permits require you to be symptom-free on the day.
Is there Ebola risk in Uganda?
Uganda has experienced Ebola outbreaks historically and is currently under elevated monitoring due to the 2026 DRC outbreak. The CDC has issued a Level 1 advisory for Uganda as of June 2026. Check the WhichVax outbreak map for current status.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: May 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.