Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt.
1Vaccination against typhoid is essential. Typhoid is endemic.
2Malaria risk exclusively in the benign (
P vivax) form exists from June to October in some villages located in the southeastern part of the country, mainly in the Mary district.
Medical insurance, including cover for emergency repatriation, is highly recommended. Medical facilities are poor, high levels of disease have been reported. Travellers are advised to take a well-equipped first aid kit with them containing basic medicines and any prescriptions that they may need.
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