Malaria risk
by country

Understand where malaria
is a risk,
how it varies by
destination, and
the steps
you can take to protect
yourself before you travel.

If you’re heading abroad, checking malaria risk by country should be part of your travel prep.

Risk levels vary depending on your destination, the time of year, your activities, and even your general health, so it’s important to stay informed and protected.

If you’re heading abroad, checking malaria risk by country should be part of your travel prep.
Risk levels vary depending on your destination, the time of year, your activities, and even your general
health, so it’s important to stay informed and protected.

Check malaria risk
by country

Use the links below to find up-to-date information for your destination,
including areas
where malaria transmission may occur, whether antimalarial medication is recommended, and other practical travel advice.

EXPLORE MALARIA RISK BY COUNTRY:

INDIA INDONESIA VENEZUELA KENYA NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA

For other countries, broader travel health advice, including
vaccines and other disease risks, visit:

VISIT TRAVEL HEALTH PRO

VISIT NHS INFORM

Why malaria risk
varies
between countries

Malaria is spread through the bite of
an infected mosquito
and is more
common in tropical and subtropical
areas,
particularly parts of sub-
Saharan Africa, Asia, and South
America. But even within the same
country, risk can vary
depending on:

Regional climate and elevation
Urban vs. rural areas
Travel during or outside the rainy season
Your personal health and planned activities

Before you travel, always check trusted sources for up-to-date advice.

Before you travel, always check trusted sources for up-to-date advice such as TravelHeathPro.

Do I need anti-
malaria tablets?

If you’re travelling to a region with a known malaria risk,
antimalarial medication may be recommended.

Maloff Protect (atovaquone/proguanil)
is a generally well-
tolerated
preventative option that’s
easily accessible and available to buy
without a prescription for adults aged
18 and over in the UK.

Maloff Protect should be taken once daily, starting 1–2 days before you enter a malaria-risk area, throughout your stay, and for 7 days after you return.

If you’re visiting a country where malaria is present, a full
travel health consultation is recommended to ensure that Maloff Protect is right for you and for the part of the world
that you are visiting. To reduce your risk of infection, you’ll
also need to take preventive measures for maximum protection against mosquito bites.

Maloff Protect should be taken once
daily, starting 1–2 days before you
enter a
malaria-risk area, throughout your stay, and for 7 days after you
return.

If you’re visiting a country where
malaria is present, a full travel health
consultation is recommended to
ensure that Maloff Protect is right for
you and
for the part of the world that
you are visiting. To reduce your risk of infection,
you’ll also need to take preventive measures for maximum protection against
mosquito bites.