Rwanda

Rwanda

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: East Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Cholera
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Mpox
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: Risk of malaria throughout the country; prophylaxis is recommended.
  • Mpox: Risk of infection; vaccination is recommended when planning travel.
  • Gorillas: Rwanda is a popular gorilla trekking destination; rabies and other zoonotic diseases require special attention.