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Basic health information for travelers to Mali

• Medical facilities in the country are extremely limited and travellers are strongly urged to obtain both medical and travel insurance before starting their journey. Upfront payment for medicine or medical assistance will likely be needed. Transport to nearby countries may be required in more severe cases of illness or injury and travellers visiting rural areas should take a first-aid kit with anti-tetanus and anti-venom serums for protection.

• Water in the country should be considered dangerous and thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Travellers are advised to stick to bottled water wherever possible. Swimming in lakes, pools or the sea is not advised owing to the significant risk of disease. Visitors should only swim in chlorinated swimming pools and seek immediate medical attention if required. Milk and other dairy based products should be avoided if unpasteurised. Fruit should be peeled and vegetables cooked prior to being eaten. All fish and meat should also be well cooked and served boiling hot to prevent any chance of contamination.

• Food served from vendors may be poorly cooked and should be avoided wherever possible.

• Malaria and Dengue fever are both present in the country and travellers are advised to buy plenty of insect repellent and close clothing for protection. If infected, travellers should seek out immediate medical attention before symptoms develop.

• HIV and Hepatitis B are endemic to the region and travellers should take all necessary precautions when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.

• Occasional cases of Rabies have been reported throughout the country and travellers should avoid approaching any wild dogs or cats whose bites might contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek medical attention to check for signs of infection.

Basic security information for travelers to Mali

• Travellers are advised to against all travelling to the provinces of Mali north of the River Niger from Mopti. It includes the provinces of Kidal, Gao, Koulikoro (north of Mourdiah), Segou (north of Niono), Tombouctou (including the city of Tombouctou (Timbuktu), Mopti, and areas bordering Mauritania east of Nioro in the Kayes province.

• Owing to the extreme risk of terrorism and general acts of violence.

For further assistance please contact the Malian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

Malian Customs contact information

Address:
Bolloré Africa Logistics
Rue Baba Diarra,
P.O. Box 2454
Bamako
Mali
Telephone: +22320230013

For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Malian Embassy.

List of Malian Embassies all over the world: http://mali.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/