Current health alerts for Malaysia
Health notices reported for Malaysia, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Zika
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from Malaysia in January 2026.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Steer clear of daytime mosquito bites. If you're pregnant or hoping to be, have a chat with us before you book, and use condoms as Zika can pass on sexually.
Mpox
As of 24 October 2025, one confirmed case of mpox clade Ib with no history of recent travel has been reported. This is the first locally acquired case of mpox clade Ib reported in Malaysia.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or sores, steer clear of wild animals, and wash hands regularly.
Chikungunya
As of 2 August 2025, a total of 40 chikungunya cases (no deaths) have been reported in Malaysia during 2025. Three separate clusters were detected and successfully contained indicating an effective public health response.
There's a vaccine for this
Daytime mosquitoes spread it, so repellent and covering up matter; a vaccine suits some travellers.
Last updated 8 August 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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