Risk / Health Info for South Sudan

The health requirements for South Sudan may seem complex, but the experts at Canadian Travel Clinics can advise you. Your healthcare adviser at Canadian Travel Clinics can help you make sure your regular shots are up to date before you go to South Sudan. You should also consider vaccinations to prevent hepatitis A, typhoid and cholera, to avoid these gastrointestinal illnesses caused by contaminated food and water. Avoid other causes of “travellers’ diarrhea” by making sure you drink commercially bottled water in South Sudan, and by sticking to foods you can peel or that have been cooked or boiled. Wash your hands frequently.

Altitude in South Sudan

Parts of South Sudan are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.

Dengue fever in South Sudan

There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in South Sudan. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.

Schistosomiasis in South Sudan

The schistosomiasis parasite enters humans through the skin during contact with fresh water. To prevent infection, avoid swimming or paddling in lakes and streams in South Sudan. This condition is also known as bilharzia.