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The World Health Organisation reports an outbreak of yellow fever in Uganda. As of 16 March 2022, 8 yellow fever cases have been reported from Masaka and Wakiso districts.
Masaka District is on the north-western shore of Lake Victoria. Wakiso District is on the western boundary of Kampala, the capital city.
Yellow fever occurs in Uganda, although large outbreaks are uncommon.
Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease which is transmitted by the day-biting Aedes mosquito. It is found in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
A traveller's risk of yellow fever is determined by their individual risk assessment. Factors that will influence their risk includes:
Unvaccinated travellers who visit yellow fever endemic areas are at risk of becoming infected.
Please refer to the TRAVAX Uganda country page and Yellow fever disease page for further information.