Testbed 2 – Mozambique: Useful Information

Travel Advice

Countrywide:  Continue to monitor developments in Mozambique ahead of an expected meeting between President Filipe Nyusi and the four presidential candidates on 26th November. The meeting is expected in Maputo and has been accepted by Venâncio Mondlane if certain conditions are met. The unrest risk remains significantly elevated due to persistent post-election tensions, with the police in Maputo reportedly dispersing protesters near the Eduardo Mondlane statue with tear gas on 22nd November, and FRELIMO marches taking place on 23rd November. Remain prepared to minimise non-essential movement in the coming week.

Update: 07/11/2024

Disruption and ongoing protests

There remains a high risk of protests and demonstrations occurring at short notice across Mozambique. In Mozambique, demonstrations and protests can be unpredictable, and even peaceful protests may turn violent. See Safety and security page. Land border crossings into neighbouring countries can be restricted/blocked at short notice. Pay attention to your surroundings, stay away from crowds, monitor the local media and be prepared for disruption to services and transport nationwide.

Read the latest advice from the FCDO here: ow.ly/b61r50U0oR0

MPox

There have been reports in the News recently about MPox being brought back to the UK from Africa. Currently the affected countries are Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi

Mpox does not spread easily between people unless there is close contact.

Spread between people may occur through:

• direct contact with rash, skin lesions or scabs (including during sexual contact, kissing, cuddling or other skin-to-skin contact)
• contact with bodily fluids such as saliva, snot or mucous
• contact with clothing or linens (such as bedding or towels) or other objects and surfaces used by someone with mpox

For the current clade I outbreak vaccination indications for pre-exposure travel vaccination are being reviewed by the JCVI travel sub-committee, but vaccination is not currently recommended for travellers.