Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) is launching a polio vaccination campaign in April 2024 in response to a new emergence of variant poliovirus type 2 detected in six wastewater samples collected from September 2023 to January 2024 in the Port Sudan locality, Red Sea State. Read more
Advice for travellers
Poliomyelitis is a potentially serious viral illness that is spread through contact with infected faeces or saliva. The risk to travellers is generally low, however vaccination is recommended for travel to affected regions and is a requirement for travel to/from some countries. If at risk, adults should have a booster to the childhood series. More on polio.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.