VACCINATIONS

YOUR HEALTH CHECKLIST

WHAT TO WEAR

IN-KIND DONATIONS: WHAT CAN I BRING?

VISA APPLICATIONS

RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS  

Plan to visit your local travel health clinic 4-6 weeks prior to departure. The information below should serve only as a guide. You must consult with your doctor for more accurate information and direct all questions/concerns to your doctor.* 

Malaria: There is no vaccination for malaria, but malaria pills/prophylaxis are required for all travelers. Ask your doctor about this prescription.

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for all travelers. It is generally given in an oral form (Vivotif Berna) consisting of four capsules taken on alternate days until completed. The capsules should be kept refrigerated and taken with cool liquid. The alternative is an injectable polysaccharide vaccine (Typhim Vi; Aventis Pasteur Inc.) (PDF), given as a single dose. Consult with your doctor about which treatment is best for you.

Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for all travelers. Proof of immunization may also be required for travelers leaving Sudan .

Yellow fever vaccine (YF-VAX; Aventis Pasteur Inc.) (PDF) must be administered at an approved yellow fever vaccination center, which will give each vaccine a fully validated International Certificate of Vaccination.

Meningococcal vaccine is recommended for travelers, especially if prolonged contact with the populace is likely. Meningococcal vaccine has few side-effects. Mild redness at the injection site may occur.

Make sure your routine vaccinations (Tetanus, etc.) are up to date.

FOOD AND WATER PRECAUTIONS

Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected. Do not drink unbottled beverages or drinks with ice. Do not eat fruits or vegetables unless they have been peeled or cooked. Avoid unpasteurized milk and any products that might have been made from unpasteurized milk, such as ice cream. Avoid food and beverages obtained from street vendors.

All travelers should bring along an anti-diarrhea drug to be started promptly if significant diarrhea occurs, defined as three or more loose stools in an 8-hour period or five or more loose stools in a 24-hour period, especially if accompanied by nausea, vomiting, cramps, or fever.

YOUR HEALTH CHECKLIST:

Malaria Medication
Typhoid Vaccination
Yellow fever Vaccination
Meningitis Vaccination
Cholera Vaccination
Anti-diarrheal medication
Pain killer/fever reducer
Adequate supply of any prescriptions you are currently on (including Asthma inhalers, etc)
Antibacterial hand sanitizer
A high SPF sun-screen

Use the above checklist as a guide. You will be required to submit proof of the above listed vaccinations at least 10 days prior to our departure. You may send this by mail to: The Sudan-Reach Women's Foundation, 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139. Or by fax to 617-876-8187 or by email to contactus at sudanreach dot org.

WHAT TO WEAR

Women: Plan on bringing modest clothing. Shirts, blouses, and T-shirts should be half sleeve, 3/4 length sleeve, or long sleeve. Trousers, jeans, and long skirts are fine. NO shorts, tank-tops, sleeveless tops, or short skirts. 

Any kind of shoes are fine--sandals and  flip flops are ok. However, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended due to sand and dust. Most importantly, make sure they're comfortable. 

Men: Slacks, jeans, T-shirts or shirts are fine. Below-the-knee shorts are ok too. Shoes: same as above. 

IN-KIND DONATIONS: WHAT CAN I BRING?

A few ideas:

• Soaps

• Children/infants clothing

• T-shirts of all sizes

• Pencils, pens, notebooks (school supplies)

• Pain killers/fever reducers such as Advil or Tylenol

• First aid supplies/gauze 

• Toothbrushes

VISA APPLICATION

When the time comes to apply for a visa, you will be asked to send us:

• Your valid passport

• Passport photo

• Completed, signed application form

• $151 application fee (as stated on the Sudanese Consulate website) 

• Your CV (recommended but not required)

When completing the Visa application form, use the following guidelines: Sample form

*Note

The health information provided above is educational in nature and does not constitute, nor is it a substitute for medical advice. If you have any health or medical questions, or if you believe that you might require medical treatment of any kind, Sudan-Reach strongly urges you to contact your physician or other competent medical professionals.

Sudan-Reach makes every effort to provide the most up-to-date information in this website. However, Sudan-Reach does not provide advice of any kind, and shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the information presented herein, or your reliance thereon.

The purpose of this page is to provide you with travel related health information. Please be aware, however, that this information is not intended to constitute medical or other professional diagnosis, analysis or advice. For questions about your particular medical condition or treatment, please consult with your own doctor or other health practitioner. The information published on this page may be insufficient or include inaccuracies. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein. Sudan-Reach reserves the right to change the page at any time, in its discretion. Sudan-Reach and its subsidiaries and affiliates shall not be liable for the use of this page, including, without limitation, the content and any errors contained therein.