Low malaria risk, exclusively in the malignant falciparum form, exists throughout the year in rural areas of the western provinces of Casta uelas, Hondo Valle and Repillo Salcedo. Chloroquine is the recommended prophylaxis. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised.
Milk is pasteurised.
Powdered or tinned milk is available. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Rabies is present.