Exists throughout the country in the Falciparum variety. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. Avoid dairy products as they are not pasteurised. Fruit and vegetables should be peeled before consumption. Access and MasterCard are accepted on a limited basis.
French francs are the preferred currency.
1600 - 1700 Mon. Poste Restante operates. Women are advised not to wear revealing clothes. Many are impassable during the raining season. It is prohibited to travel on any other route than the one entered on your passport by the police in the previous town.