Requirements may change at short notice. Contact the embassy before departure. Transit passengers are exempt. Exists in the Falciparum variety throughout the whole country all year. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported.
Malaria is endemic and worsens during the rainy season.
Vaccination is strongly recommended to all travellers. Those arriving from infected areas will require a vaccination certificate. Visitors should seek medical advice before travelling. Drinking water should be filtered and boiled and visitors should avoid eating food purchased from local street vendors. Avoid dairy products as they are not pasteurised.