All students have access to the campus dispensary free of charge which is staffed by a medical assistant, a nurse, and a nurse assistant. The Morogoro area has a high frequency of malaria cases, and the clinic is able to perform simple blood tests for diagnosis. It is expected that each student bring an adequate supply of prophylactic drugs for the duration of their stay, though malaria medicines and other drugs are available in the pharmacies in Morogoro, often at less cost than they are available abroad. Recommended vaccinations include yellow fever, typhoid, tetanus and polio boosters, and hepatitis A.
The best way to avoid contracting malaria is to avoid getting bitten. Use mosquito nets or mosquito coils whenever possible. After dark, keep your limbs covered and consider using a repellent. Before leaving consider starting a prophylactic. To find recommended drugs and their side effects please follow the link below.