Papua New Guinea Travel Vaccinations

Planning a trip to Papua New Guinea? Whether you’re exploring Port Moresby, trekking the Kokoda Track, discovering rainforests and remote villages, experiencing traditional cultures, diving around coral reefs or exploring the country’s unique landscapes, preparing your health before you travel is an important part of your journey.

Travel health advice depends on your itinerary, activities, climate, regions visited and length of stay. Whether you’re trekking, exploring remote areas, volunteering, diving or travelling through rural communities, your health needs may vary.

At MASTA, our specialist travel clinicians provide personalised advice and can recommend and administer the appropriate Papua New Guinea travel vaccinations, along with guidance on staying healthy while abroad.

Book an appointment with MASTA today.

Papua New Guinea

Recommended Vaccinations for Papua New Guinea

Tetanus
Hepatitis A
Typhoid Fever

To Be Considered Vaccinations for Papua New Guinea

Hepatitis B
Cholera
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Dengue Fever

Malaria

Malaria Risk in Papua New Guinea

Malaria is present in Papua New Guinea.

Malaria is currently present in this country. We recommend booking a consultation with one of our expert Travel Health Clinicians as suitable antimalarial medication may be recommended for your trip to help you stay safe whilst travelling.

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Clinical Oversight By:

Professor David Ross

Professor David Ross OStJ

Medical Director, MASTA

PhD MSc MBBS MRCGP FRCPCH FFPH FFTM RCPS(Glasg.) FRCP(Glasg.)

GMC No. 3115417

Professor David Ross OStJ is the Medical Director of MASTA and has been associated with MASTA since 2005. He served 41 years in the Army, including over 10 years as senior advisor on public health to the UK Surgeon General. In 2012 he was appointed the Parkes Professor of Preventive Medicine, in 2014 an Honorary Queen’s Physician and in 2023 an Officer in the Order of St John.