Travel Health Guide
Uganda
Uganda is known as the “Pearl of Africa,” and it’s easy to see why. This landlocked country offers a rich feast of scenic attractions and cultural experiences that will stay with you long after you’ve left. From the vibrant capital of Kampala to the verdant countryside, you can meet nomadic tribes, enjoy action-packed safaris, trek for gorillas, white-water raft on the Nile, and more.
Travel Health Guide
Uganda
Uganda is known as the “Pearl of Africa,” and it’s easy to see why. This landlocked country offers a rich feast of scenic attractions and cultural experiences that will stay with you long after you’ve left. From the vibrant capital of Kampala to the verdant countryside, you can meet nomadic tribes, enjoy action-packed safaris, trek for gorillas, white-water raft on the Nile, and more.
Uganda Travel Checklist
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Vaccine Entry Requirements For Uganda
Yellow Fever
anywhere Yellow Fever vaccination is required click here:
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
Most travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Uganda
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Malaria Medication
is recommended as transmission of malaria is high throughout the country. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Altitude Sickness Medication
if visiting regions with high elevation (>8000 ft above sea level), such as popular areas for gorilla trekking in the Virunga Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
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Some travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Uganda
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Cholera
is rare for travelers, and vaccination is not routinely recommended. It may be considered if you are working in humanitarian settings or visiting friends or family in active transmission areas. Avoiding unsafe food or water and regularly washing your hands is your best bet for staying safe. High transmission areas in this country are: Kampala and Isingiro
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aids
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
Travel Checklist
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Yellow Fever
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to Uganda
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Malaria Medication
is recommended as transmission of malaria is high throughout the country. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Altitude Sickness Medication
if visiting regions with high elevation (>8000 ft above sea level), such as popular areas for gorilla trekking in the Virunga Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
when traveling from the US to Uganda
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Cholera
is rare for travelers, and vaccination is not routinely recommended. It may be considered if you are working in humanitarian settings or visiting friends or family in active transmission areas. Avoiding unsafe food or water and regularly washing your hands is your best bet for staying safe. High transmission areas in this country are: Kampala and Isingiro
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aids
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
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Acetazolamide (Diamox)
$79
Tackle high elevations, adjust to altitude and recover from hypoxia so you can keep on climbing.
Altitude Sickness
Atovaquone: Proguanil (Malarone)
$129
Let the anticipation give you chills, not a fever.
Malaria Prevention
Azithromycin
$29
Battle upset-stomach causing bacteria and feel ready for the day in no time.
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Hydroxyzine
$29
A non habit-forming antihistamine taken before bed, to help you sleep, no matter which time zone you find yourself in.
Sleeplessness
Scopolamine Patch
$79
A Scopolamine patch will keep you moving forward, without motion sickness leaving you green in the face.
Motion Sickness
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Just $30, plus the cost medication, if prescribed.
Treatments
Altitude Sickness
Malaria Prevention
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Sleeplessness
Motion Sickness
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