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Disease outbreak alerts for Namibia
4 outbreaks reported for Namibia
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-07-17.
cVDPV2
Reported 23 February 2026Spread through contaminated food and water
As of 18 February 2026, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative reported two cVDPV2-positive environmental samples from Omaheke and Khomas, collected on 7 January 2026.
There's a vaccine for this
This is a polio strain — make sure your polio booster is up to date; some countries require proof of recent vaccination to leave.
Malaria
Reported 06 February 2026Spread by mosquito bites
As of 25 January 2026, a total of 8,760 confirmed cases of malaria have been reported in 2026.
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by night-biting mosquitoes. Antimalarial tablets plus bite avoidance (repellent, nets, covering up after dark) are essential — we can prescribe the right tablets.
Cholera
Reported 09 December 2025Spread through contaminated food and water
As of 3 December 2025, a total of 24 cholera cases (13 confirmed) and one death have been reported for 2025 in Kunene and Otjozondjupa regions. Prior to 2025, the last reported cholera outbreak was in 2014.
There's a vaccine for this
Stick to safe water and well-cooked food, wash hands often — an oral vaccine is available for higher-risk trips.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
Reported 24 November 2025Reduce your risk while travelling
On 22 November 2025, a fatal case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was reported in Khomas Region, Namibia.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Follow good food, water and insect-bite precautions, and speak to our travel health team about protecting yourself.
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