All visitors to Mali are required to have a vaccination certificate for yellow fever. It is also recommended that precautions against meningitis (particularly if travelling between February and April), malaria, and cholera be taken. Bottled water is available and recommended, if not available, be sure that water is boiled and avoid ice in drinks. Food should be thoroughly cooked. Medical facilities are limited, especially outside of Bamako, and basic medicines might not be available. Travellers are advised to bring a personal supply of medicines with them. Comprehensive medical insurance is essential; serious medical problems will require air evacuation outside of the country.

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Cholera, Malaria, Meningococcal disease, Yellow fever