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Country Name |
Republic of Uganda |
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Continent |
Africa |
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Surface area |
241,038 km² |
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Capital |
Kampala |
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Population |
42,460,000 |
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Language |
English |
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Currency |
Ugandan Shilling (UGS) |
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Time zone |
+2hrs compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
00039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00256 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travellers aged 1 year or over.
Cholera is spread by the consumption of contaminated food and water. Vaccination is recommended, especially if you intend to travel to rural areas where the disease is widespread and there is limited access to clean water.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Meningitis is endemic throughout the country. Pre-travel consultation to evaluate vaccination requirements is strongly recommended.
Polio is typically transmitted by contaminated food and water and can be caused by three different types of polio viruses. Infections caused by one type of virus do not protect against the others.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is high throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16, who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Malaria is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitos and is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is still not available, you must take careful precautions to avoid mosquito bites and in some cases it may be necessary to take antimalarial medication, after thorough evaluation by a qualified doctor.
These diseases are spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there are no vaccines. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
Diseases such as Chikungunya, Leishmaniasis, American trypanosomiasis (Chagas Disease) and West Nile virus are present in Central America. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Uganda is a country in equatorial Africa that borders with South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
The territory consists of a highland region with average altitudes ranging from 900 to 1,500 metres, with a slight depression in the centre, near the Kyoga Basin. The highlands are bordered by volcanic reliefs to the east, which reach 4,321 meters on Mount Elgon; while, the Ruwenzori Mountains to the west are over 5,100 metres. Whereas, almost half of the south-eastern portion of the country is dominated by Lake Victoria.
The climate is hot and humid. Temperatures stay between 20 to 30°C all-year-round, with extremes reaching their heights during the dry season between December and March. Heavy rainfall is concentrated in the two rainy seasons from March to May and September to November.
