Malaria resources

Resources on prevention and management of malaria

Malaria prevention

Guidelines for healthcare workers who advise travellers, but may also be of use to prospective travellers who wish to read about the options themselves:

Doctors, practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals may send malaria prophylaxis queries to MRL using their Malaria risk assessment form.

Information on the dosage of antimalarial tablets for children based on their weight:

Advice against the use of homeopathic remedies for the prevention or treatment of malaria:

African Diaspora Malaria Initiative a campaign to prevent malaria:

Malaria treatment

Additional resources

First published : 29 March 2015 Last updated : 23 December 2024

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Risk assessment / Risk management checklist

This example form shows the type of detail required to inform risk assessment

Updated: 16 September 2022

'Getting to Grips...' online events and video guides

Online guides and webinar sessions for health professionals interested in travel health

Updated: 18 August 2026

Female genital mutilation (FGM)

Useful information and links for health professionals and travellers about Female Genital Mutilation

Updated: 22 May 2025

Country-specific information: Rationale

Epidemiological rationale for recommendations

Updated: 13 May 2026

Infectious diseases

Viral haemorrhagic fever

Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), with the exception of dengue, are very rare in UK travellers. They can cause a range of symptoms from a relatively mild illness to severe, life-threatening disease

Updated: 18 August 2026

Dengue

Dengue is an infection caused by the dengue virus of which there are four different subtypes. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes

Updated: 02 June 2026

Chikungunya

This viral infection occurs in some tropical and subtropical regions of the world, predominantly transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito

Updated: 12 May 2026


Preparing for healthy travel

Sun protection

Enjoy the sun safely - limit your sun exposure, protect your skin and eyes to avoid damage from the sun's ultra violet rays

Updated: 18 August 2026

Medicines and travel

Carrying medication abroad and advice regarding falsified medication

Updated: 24 October 2025

Food and water hygiene

Advice on avoiding food and water-borne diseases

Updated: 23 October 2025


Special risk travel/traveller

Travelling with additional needs and/or disability

This factsheet provides an overview and advice on the points to consider when travelling with additional needs and/or disability

Updated: 12 September 2025

Extreme heat

Advice when travelling to areas with extreme heat

Updated: 09 May 2025

Areas of humanitarian crisis

For humanitarian aid workers and those advising those travelling to areas of conflict or disaster

Updated: 07 April 2025


Clinic resources

'Getting to Grips...' online events and video guides

Online guides and webinar sessions for health professionals interested in travel health

Updated: 18 August 2026

The green book travel chapters

UK Health Security Agency Immunisation against infectious disease, the 'green book' travel chapter updates

Updated: 04 August 2026

Vaccines and medicines: availability, supply, shortages and use of unlicensed medicines

Information for health professionals on availability of vaccines and use of unlicensed products

Updated: 29 July 2026

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