The United States Department of State updated its “Do Not Travel” warning for the African nation of Sudan on Wednesday.
There are four levels to U.S. travel advisories. Level 1 simply tells citizens to “exercise normal precautions” when traveling there and is reserved for nations that are generally safe. Level 2, meanwhile, tells travelers to “exercise increased caution.”
Level 3 is more severe, advising people to “reconsider travel” to that location, only venturing there is they absolutely have to. Level 4 is the highest–“do not travel”–and warns travelers not to go to a certain country, period.
The United States has issued more than 20 Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisories, including one to Sudan, which was put in place on April 22, 2023 due to “armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.” America also suspended its embassy operations in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, in April 2023 as well.
Yesterday, the State Department added another risk indicator to its Sudan “Do Not Travel” warning: health.
The latest on the Sudan “Do Not Travel’ advisory
In addition to encountering issues such a civil unrest, terrorism and crime, U.S. travelers to Sudan could potentially face problems related to health and medical situations.
“Medical services in Sudan are extremely limited,” the State Department travel update reads. “Adequate medical treatment for routine and emergency procedures is often not available. Even minor health issues could require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Make sure you have medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation.”
If for some reason you absolutely must go to Sudan, the State Department asks that you check with your doctor about any vaccinations and other shots you may need before your trip. You can also check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Sudan.