A Nigerian health official prepares to administer a vaccine, at Federal Medical Center in Abuja, Nigeria, November 18, 2024. /Reuters
Senegal has announced that it is no longer mandatory for travelers to present an international vaccination certificate upon entering the country.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Senegalese Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs specified that for travelers arriving from countries not affected by epidemic or endemic outbreaks, vaccination against yellow fever, DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), measles, and hepatitis A and B is only recommended for health protection purposes.
The ministry confirmed that travelers are no longer required to show a vaccination certificate when entering Senegal.
This update pertains specifically to the international vaccination certificate requirements for entry into the country.
Source: CGTN
