Things to know about Traveling in Afghanistan

Most people are aware that traveling to Afghanistan is a rather dangerous & risky move. The government, while stabilizing, has yet to take full grasp of the country, and insurgents are still found everywhere. Listed here are things people should be aware of when considering traveling to Afghanistan.

U.S. Department of State Travel Warning

The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan.  There is an ongoing threat to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout the country.  The ability of Afghan authorities to maintain order and ensure the security of citizens and visitors is limited.  Remnants of the former Taliban regime and the terrorist al-Qaida network, and other groups hostile to the government, remain active.  U.S.-led military operations continue.  Travel in all areas of Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, is unsafe due to military operations, landmines, banditry, armed rivalry among political and tribal groups, and the possibility of terrorist attacks, including attacks using vehicular or other Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and kidnapping.  The security environment remains volatile and unpredictable. 

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WHO Health Report

Altitude: 1800 m
Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.
Malaria: Malaria risk—P. vivax and P. falciparum —exists from May through November below 2000 m. P. falciparum resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine reported.
Recommended prevention: IV

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