Travel health alerts
Disease outbreak alerts for Malaysia
2 outbreaks reported for Malaysia
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-11-03.
Dengue
Reported 13 August 2026Spread by mosquito bites
As of 12 August 2026, a total of 56,319 dengue cases have been reported in Malaysia during 2026.
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. Use a DEET repellent, cover up, and stay somewhere with screens or air-conditioning.
Zika
Reported 16 July 2026Spread by mosquito bites
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from Malaysia in January 2026.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid daytime mosquito bites. If you're pregnant or planning pregnancy, discuss travel with us first, and use condoms as Zika can pass sexually.
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Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general guidance, not medical advice — confirm what you need for your trip with our travel health team.