For applications or extensions, be sure to have a fist full of photos. Malaria is a serious risk. All water should be boiled or chemically treated, with boiling. This is also recommended for milk, which is not pasteurised. Avoid all other dairy products and ensure meat and fish are well cooked.
Medical care is limited.
In April 2000 an outbreak of meningitis was reported in northern Benin. The localities of Bembereke, Gogounou and Sinende in the Borgou district. A vaccination campaign was launched to prevent the further spread of the disease, which is hitting children and young adults most severely. When to Go Benin has two climates. The dry season is from December to April.