Namibia
Southern Africa · Africa· Physician brief
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All alerts →Since the lifting of the second PHEIC for mpox on 5 September 2025, and as of 24 November 2025, 43 new confirmed cases of clade Ib MPXV have been reported across six WHO regions outside areas where sustained community transmission of this virus strain has been occurring. In four…
WHO Disease Outbreak News · Dec 5, 2025
Vaccines
General prevention
Food & water
Tap water in major cities is generally safe. Use bottled water in rural areas.
Mosquito protection
Malaria risk is seasonal (November–June) and concentrated in the northern regions (Caprivi, Kavango, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Kunene). Chemoprophylaxis recommended for travel there during transmission season.
Sources
Based on CDC Travelers' Health, CDC Yellow Book, and the Swiss Federal Vaccination Schedule (BAG). Always verify current recommendations before travel.
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This brief is for informational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice.
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4–8 weeks before departure.