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Yellow Fever in Angola (Update)

09 February 2016

The outbreak of yellow fever in Angola is ongoing. Since the outbreak was first reported in December 2015, a total of 96 cases of yellow fever have been confirmed and 26 individuals have died as a result of yellow fever. The outbreak has now spread from the Municipality of Viana to the provinces of Huila, Huambo and Cuanza South.

(Via Prensa Latina (in Spanish) - accesssed 09/02/16)

Advice for Travellers

There is a risk of yellow fever and vaccination is advised for travellers (unless contraindicated). Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over 9 months of age entering Angola.