Commonly recommended vaccines
These are general recommendations. Your pharmacist will advise based on your specific itinerary and medical history.
For full guidance including malaria risk areas and health alerts, visit TravelHealthPro.
Health risks in Uganda
Uganda requires a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for all travellers aged one year and over — no exceptions for transit passengers. Yellow Fever transmission risk exists throughout the country, so both the entry requirement and the vaccine recommendation apply wherever you are visiting. Malaria is present at high levels across Uganda, and Hepatitis A and Typhoid protection is essential given food and water hygiene risks. Uganda also currently has ongoing Ebola and mpox clade I outbreaks, making a thorough pre-travel health consultation particularly important. Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Gillingham, Kent is a registered YFVC — book same-day Uganda travel vaccinations with no GP referral needed.
- Malaria: high risk throughout Uganda — antimalarial tablets are strongly recommended for all destinations
- Food and waterborne illness: Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination recommended for all travellers
- Schistosomiasis: risk from contact with freshwater including Lake Victoria and other lakes and rivers
- Rabies: present in domestic animals; pre-exposure vaccination considered for longer stays or those working with animals
- Ebola and mpox clade I: active outbreaks — seek up-to-date travel health advice before departure
Do I need malaria tablets for Uganda?
High malaria risk throughout Uganda with no safe areas — antimalarial tablets recommended for all travellers regardless of destination, urban or rural. Plasmodium falciparum is the predominant species.
Typically recommended: Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are recommended. Medway Pharmacy prescribes and dispenses antimalarials in a single same-day appointment — tablets from £2.50 per day.
Yellow Fever vaccine — Uganda
A Yellow Fever certificate is required for all travellers aged 1 year and over entering Uganda. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers as yellow fever transmission risk exists throughout the country. Certificate must be issued by a registered YFVC such as Medway Pharmacy in Gillingham, Kent.
Medway Pharmacy is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC). We issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP / Yellow Card) on site. Learn more about Yellow Fever certificates →
Our pharmacists at Medway Pharmacy, 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provide personalised travel health advice for Uganda and all destinations. We serve Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham, and the wider Kent area. Open 7 days a week, 7:30am–10pm — same-day appointments available, no GP referral needed.
Frequently asked questions about travel to Uganda
Where can I get a yellow fever certificate for Uganda in Kent?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Gillingham is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC). We vaccinate and issue the official ICVP Yellow Card — required for all travellers aged 1 year and over entering Uganda — on the same day, with no GP referral. We are open 7 days a week, 7:30am to 10pm.
How much do travel vaccinations for Uganda cost?
At Medway Pharmacy, Yellow Fever is £70 (including the ICVP Yellow Card), Hepatitis A from £55 and Typhoid from £55. Malaria tablets start at £2.50 per tablet. We are open until 10pm every day of the week — no need to wait for a GP appointment.
Do I need malaria tablets for Uganda and can I get them same day?
Yes — malaria risk is high throughout Uganda with no low-risk areas. Antimalarial tablets are recommended for all travellers. Medway Pharmacy can prescribe and dispense your malaria tablets in one same-day appointment with no GP referral required.
How quickly can I get all my Uganda travel vaccinations?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic is open approximately 100 hours per week — 7:30am to 10pm, seven days. You can get your Yellow Fever jab and ICVP certificate, Hepatitis A, Typhoid and malaria tablets all in one same-day appointment. Even if you are travelling at short notice, same-day service is available.
Is there anything extra to consider for Uganda given the current Ebola and mpox outbreaks?
Uganda currently has active Ebola (with cases imported from DRC) and mpox clade I outbreaks. We recommend a full pre-travel consultation at Medway Pharmacy so we can provide up-to-date advice alongside your vaccinations. Check the TravelHealthPro Uganda page for the latest outbreak information before you travel.
What other vaccinations should I consider for Uganda beyond yellow fever?
Alongside Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid, consider Hepatitis B, Rabies (particularly for longer stays, volunteering, or activities involving animals), Meningococcal ACWY (for travellers in close contact with locals), and ensuring your routine MMR and tetanus are up to date. Our pharmacists will personalise recommendations to your trip.
Ready to get protected?
Book a travel health appointment at Medway Pharmacy. Same-day slots available, open until 10pm.
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