Medically Reviewed By: Dr Jana Lim | MBChB, MMed (FM) | Board-Accredited Family Physician
MBChB, MMed (FM) | Board-Accredited Family Physician
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Most Malawi trips pair the lake with a park, snorkelling for cichlids one day and watching Liwonde's elephants the next. It is deservedly called the warm heart of Africa. Fresh water brings a risk of its own here, worth discussing before you swim.
Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, MMR and typhoid are typically recommended for Malawi. Cholera, rabies and malaria tablets depend on your route, though malaria may be present throughout the country. Ask a doctor about the lake specifically, since the risk there is one no vaccine covers.
At Singapore Women's Clinic, we provide a range of travel vaccinations, preventive medication and travel health advice for solo travellers and families alike.
Travel Vaccine Package Prices for Malawi
| Package | Price* |
|---|---|
|
Essential Package — Typically Advised Vaccines Hepatitis A: $101.37, Hepatitis B: $54.50, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): From $0, Typhoid: $49.05 |
From $204.92 |
|
Complete Package — Typically + Sometimes Advised Vaccines Hepatitis A: $101.37, Hepatitis B: $54.50, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): From $0, Typhoid: $49.05, Cholera: $136.25, Rabies: $263.78 |
From $604.95 |
| Individual Vaccines | |
| Cholera | $136.25 per dose |
| COVID-19 | From $0 per dose |
| Flu | From $0 per dose |
| Hepatitis A | $101.37 per dose |
| Hepatitis B | $54.50 per dose |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | From $0 per dose |
| Rabies | $263.78 per dose |
| Typhoid | $49.05 per dose |
| Preventive Medication | |
| Malaria tablets | From $1.09 per tab |
| Immunity Testing | |
| Hepatitis A IgG Antibody | $43.60 |
| Hepatitis Bs Antibody (HBsAb) / Antigen (HBsAg) | $13.08 |
| Measles IgG Antibody | $100.28 |
*Prices are NETT and inclusive of GST. Vaccines are priced per dose unless stated.
Payment Options We Accept
Checking Your Immunity Before Vaccination
If you were vaccinated as a child, or you think you have had the illness before, a blood test can check whether you are still protected before you book a vaccine. We can test immunity to hepatitis A, hepatitis B and measles. Where a result shows you are protected, the dose may not be needed. Results take a few days, so allow for that when you plan your appointments.
Vaccines Recommended for Malawi
| Vaccine | When advised | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Typically advised for most travellers if unvaccinated, from 1 year old | $101.37 per dose |
| Hepatitis B | Typically advised for most travellers if unvaccinated, at any age | $54.50 per dose |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | Typically advised for most travellers if not fully vaccinated, with measles rising worldwide | From $0 per dose |
| Typhoid | Typically advised for most travellers especially smaller cities, rural areas, or staying with relatives | $49.05 per dose |
| Cholera | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for travel to areas with active transmission | $136.25 per dose |
| Mpox | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for close or intimate contact with new partners while travelling | — |
| Rabies | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for long stays, rural travel, or contact with animals | $263.78 per dose |
| COVID-19 | Advised to keep up to date with repeat doses | From $0 per dose |
| Influenza (flu) | Advised to keep up to date with repeat doses | From $0 per dose |
The information on this page is taken from CDC destination advice for Malawi and Ministry of Health, Singapore. If you are unsure which of these apply to you, it is best to consult a doctor, who can advise on which vaccines you need based on your destination, your itinerary and your medical history.
Malaria Prevention for Malawi
Malaria may be present throughout Malawi. Most cases are the falciparum type, the one most likely to become serious quickly.
Malaria pills, also called malaria prophylaxis, do not stop you being bitten. They work by killing the parasite in your bloodstream before it has a chance to multiply and make you ill, which is why they are taken daily through the trip and for a period after you leave.
At Singapore Women’s Clinic, we provide malaria pills in addition to travel vaccinations. It is best to consult our doctor 4 to 6 weeks before you fly, so that any tablets can be matched to your route and to medicines you already take. A later appointment is still worth making, as the course itself is usually started only 2 days before you arrive.
Vaccination Certificate Requirements for Entry and Re-Entry
Whether you need a certificate depends on the countries you pass through or come from. Before you travel, check your full route against the current list of countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission published by Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
Entering Malawi
No certificate is needed if you arrive directly from Singapore, or from any country without yellow fever risk.
It is required from age 1 if you arrive from a country with risk, including airport transits of more than 12 hours there.
Returning to Singapore
Singapore requires a yellow fever certificate if you have recently travelled to a country with yellow fever risk. It follows your route, not your destination, so it can apply even when the country you are visiting has no risk.
- Applies to all travellers, including Singapore residents, of any nationality.
- Includes airport transits of more than 12 hours in an affected country.
- Valid from 10 days after vaccination, then for life.
- Without a valid certificate you may be quarantined for six days under the Infectious Diseases Act, counted from the date you left the affected country.
- Exempt: Children aged one year and below; Travellers with a medical contraindication to the vaccine.
Travel Medical Kit
At Singapore Women’s Clinic, we also provide travel medical kits, curated by our doctors, to help you manage common travel issues such as diarrhoea, motion sickness, and minor injuries. Each kit is compact and cabin-friendly.
- $48 for the basic kit
- $68 for the kit with additional first aid items
No appointment is required. You may walk in to purchase the kit during clinic hours.
Other Destinations
Contact us with your destination and we will confirm which vaccinations are recommended.
