malaria prophylaxis if going on oil rig (oil rigs)
Last edited 12/2019
What do I advise people working on oil rigs?
There are many staff employed in the oil industry predominantly based around West Africa. Employees commonly travel to these areas every 4-6 weeks, followed by a similar period of leave back in the UK.
Oil rigs may be based in river estuaries or many miles offshore. Therefore, the level of risk may be difficult to assess until 1 period of work has been completed and antimalarial chemoprophylaxis should be taken for the whole of this first trip
Antimalarial chemoprophylaxis is advised for those workers on oil rigs based in river estuaries. Offshore rigs pose little risk and antimalarial chemoprophylaxis may only be needed if staying overnight onshore during transit.
Reference:
- Public Health England. Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK 2019