Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
On 17 June 2026, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) UK Malaria Expert Advisory Group (UKMEAG) published updated Malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK [1]. These guidelines provide practical advice for health professionals and travellers. They include country-specific recommendations, information on different antimalarial options, and advice for special risk travellers, such as pregnant women.
Each year several UK travellers die from malaria after visiting malaria risk countries, with most travellers who catch malaria reporting travel to Africa [2, 3].
We are in the process of updating the appropriate country-specific malaria changes on our individual country pages. In the interim period, the UKMEAG Malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK should be consulted for the most up to date country recommendations.
References
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UK Health Security Agency. UK Malaria Expert Advisory Group. Malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK. Last updated 17 June 2026. [Accessed 17 June 2026]
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UK Health Security Agency. Malaria: guidance, data and analysis. Last updated 30 May 2023. [Accessed 17 June 2026]
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UK Health Security Agency. Imported malaria in the UK: statistics. Last updated 24 March 2026. [Accessed 17 June 2026]
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