Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

1. Country Information

• Continent: Africa
• Region: Central Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

• COVID-19
• Cholera
• Hepatitis A and B
• Meningococcal disease
• Mpox
• Poliomyelitis
• Rabies (in contact with animals)
• Typhoid
• Yellow fever

4. Routine Vaccinations

• Diphtheria
• Tetanus
• Whooping cough
• Chickenpox
• Influenza
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Poliomyelitis
• Shingles

5. Special Notes

• Malaria: Very high risk of malaria throughout the country; antimalarial prophylaxis is required.
• Ebola and Mpox: The country has experienced Ebola and mpox outbreaks; follow current WHO warnings.
• Armed conflict: Unstable security situation in eastern provinces.