Myanmar
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Check the current security situation on the federal government website.
Important health risks
Malaria
The malaria risk is:
- high in
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the north: area west of river Irrawaddy
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western regions bordering Bangladesh
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some areas in the eastern regions bordering Thailand
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We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets. Because of problems of resistance, the use of mefloquine (Lariam®) is not recommended.
- moderate in
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the north: regions at the border with India
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west: some regions on the Gulf of Bengal
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south: region at the border with Thailand
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the islands
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We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. Due to the political situation and disrupted health service in the country malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you. Because of problems of resistance, the use of mefloquine (Lariam®) is not recommended
- low in the centre of the country, including cities Yangon (Rangoon), Mandalay. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and zika.
Japanese encephalitis is likely to occur in the entire country. The risk is highest from July to September.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Schistosomiasis
There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
COVID-19
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
- Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.
Other possible infections
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Polio
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Other vaccinations
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. Vaccination is not required if you are travelling from Belgium.
Vaccination is exceptionally compulsory if you have been in a country where yellow fever may occur in the past six days (see map) from the age of one year. This also applies to transit through an airport that takes more than twelve hours.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.