Please check the Outbreaks section for important updates on this region, including information on Poliomyelitis in Angola . An outbreak of meningitis is currently occurring in several central, east, and west African countries, including Ethiopia, Chad, Cameroon, Burkino Faso, and Benin. Travelers' diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout Central Africa and can contaminate food or water. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe.
Malaria is a preventable infection that can be fatal if left untreated.
Your risk of malaria may be high in these countries, including cities. For detailed information on malaria-risk areas and antimalarial drugs, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Central Africa . A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain of these countries. For detailed information, see Comprehensive Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements . Dengue , filariasis , leishmaniasis , and onchocerciasis are other diseases carried by insects that also occur in this region.