Current health alerts for Tanzania
Health notices reported for Tanzania, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
cVDPV2
As of 7 January 2026, two circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) positive environmental samples were reported from specimens collected on 16 December 2025 in Mwanza.
There's a vaccine for this
This is a polio strain — keep your polio booster current; some countries ask for proof of recent vaccination to leave.
Mpox
As of 31 July 2025, a total of 111 mpox clade Ib cases, with no deaths, have been confirmed in Tanzania for 2025.
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.
Last updated 20 June 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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