This following the countries recently being included on the World Health Organization (WHO) Low – risk yellow fever countries list.

The Ministry on Tuesday said a review of countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission and countries requiring Yellow Fever vaccination was conducted during the 136th session of the WHO Executive Board meeting.

“… based on the recommendations of the meeting, all travellers arriving into the country from these countries will not be required to produce proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever. This provision is with immediate effect,” said the Ministry.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/yellow-fever-low-risk-southern-africa