For those at high risk vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information consult the Health appendix. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are well-chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Visceral leishmaniasis is currently epidemic in eastern and southern Sudan.
Vaccination is strongly recommended. The disease is transferred through sandflies which live mainly on river banks and in wooded areas. Hepatitis A , B and E and meningococcal meningitis are also present. Medical facilities are limited outside Khartoum.