RSSA yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Papua New Guinea. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are advisable.
Malaria risk exists all year throughout the country below 1800m (5760ft).
The water may not safe to drink so necessary precaution should be taken. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Meat and fish should be well-cooked and preferably served hot.
Hepatitis A and B are endemic and Dengue fever is also known to occur here.
The main hospitals are Port Moresby General (Papuan region), Goroka Base (Highlands) and Angau Memorial. Visitors can use any of the private doctors or public consultation clinics in the country. The hospitals may not be well-equipped and the medical services may not be most professional and modern. Dental care outside the main centres is limited, but pharmacies in the major centres are well stocked. Health insurance is essential and must include medevac facilities.
