Kenya - image courtesy of M.E Chidiac

Kenya Medical Requirements:

Regulations regarding health may change from time to time; therefore a check with any airline flying scheduled flights to Kenya is advised. There is high malaria prevalence in some parts of Kenya and visitors are advised to take anti-malarial drugs two weeks before they travel to Kenya. A yellow fever certificate will be needed if coming from an endemic area. The following points travelers must be aware of:

  • Malaria precautions are advised at all times.
  • Bilharzia present
  • Polio recommended
  • Tetanus recommended if coming from an infected area
  • Hepatitis A & B recommended
  • Typhoid recommended
  • Rabies present
  • Boiled or bottled water advised
  • Unpasteurised milk bust be boiled