Important information about the Ebola Virus

As a precautionary health measure, Mauritian authorities have temporarily restricted access to travellers from the following Ebola-affected countries:  Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and DRC.  

We advise our delegates travelling from above-mentioned countries to refrain from making travelling arrangements to Mauritius until further notice. 

At the airport, all passengers are required to give information about the places they have visited over the past six months. Health inspectors may also visit residences of incoming passengers from affected areas. The thermal scanner at the airport is also fully functional.

Vaccination

Vaccinations are not compulsory. Conference delegates travelling to Africa for the first time are recommended to have up to date Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines.

Please engage with your personal physician or travel health clinic four to six weeks prior to travelling, outlining where in Mauritius you intend to visit.

Malaria

If your passport states that you have visited a country where there is malaria you might receive a visit from the health authorities to test for malaria. This is a standard blood test in order to keep Mauritius malaria free.

Yellow Fever

Proof of Yellow Fever vaccine (Yellow Book) is required for those arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa.