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All travelers who enter Uganda via airports and other ports are required to complete the MoH Uganda Travel Health Declaration. All passengers arriving to and departing from Uganda are required to complete the Traveler Health Declaration form within 24 hours of the flight time.
- Overview
- Emergency medical number
- Vaccination requirements
- Health risks
- Medication
- Healthcare facilities in Uganda
- Travel and mental health
! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Uganda.
Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Medical help at the scene of an accident is likely to be limited, particularly outside Kampala.
At least 8 weeks before your trip check:
•the latest information on recommended vaccinations in TravelHealthPro’s Uganda guide
Ebola
There are occasional outbreaks of Ebola in Uganda. The authorities and the World Health Organisation declared the last one was over in January 2023. See more information on Ebola and similar diseases. Some countries have heightened health screening for travellers from Uganda. Check the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to or transiting. Public Health England has guidance for humanitarian or healthcare workers travelling to countries at risk of Ebola. See the TravelHealthPro Uganda guide for more details about health risks.
Drinking water
Only use boiled or bottled water, and avoid ice in drinks. Avoid eating food prepared by unlicensed vendors or where you have concerns about kitchen hygiene. If you are staying in Uganda for a long time, store basic provisions (drinking water and non-perishable foods) at your accommodation, in case of supply problems.
HIV and AIDS
UNAIDS estimate that around 1,400,000 adults aged 15 or over in Uganda are living with HIV. Read more about precautions and how to avoid exposure to HIV or AIDS.
Laws and rules about medicines you can buy or get on prescription in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
Medical facilities in Uganda are limited, especially outside Kampala. Many popular tourist attractions have poor medical facilities. If you are seriously ill or have an accident, you may need an air ambulance. Make sure you have accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
FCDO has a list of English speaking doctors in Uganda.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
FCDO travel advice for Uganda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Our Mission is to provide the highest possible level of health services to all people in Uganda through delivery of promotive, preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative health services at all levels”.
Kampala – 23rd November 2O2O – The Ministry of Health would like to inform all individuals intending to travel out of Uganda that they are required to pay for a COVID-19 test. Henceforth, all COVID-19 certificates for travellers MUST indicate TRAVEL as the intended purpose of test.
Jun 26, 2024 · FCDO travel advice for Uganda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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