The Gambia
Health
Before you travel check that:Â
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may needÂ
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuationÂ
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.Â
Emergency medical numberÂ
There is no equivalent to the UK바카라 사이트™s 999 emergency number in The Gambia, it is best to visit in-person to ask for emergency contact details at local stations. Â
Contact your insurance company quickly if you바카라 사이트™re referred to a medical facility for treatment.Â
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the current
- see how to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
See including:
- yellow fever
- malaria and dengue
- Zika virus
- schistosomiasis
UNAIDS estimated that around 24,000 adults aged 15 or over in Gambia are living with HIV. The prevalence percentage was estimated at around 1.4% of the adult population compared to the prevalence percentage in adults in the UK of around 0.2%. You should use normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS.Â
MedicationÂ
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.Â
If you bring prescription medication into The Gambia, take a copy of your prescription and keep items in the original packaging. Some prescription and over-the-counter medicines like those containing codeine or diazepam are banned under The Gambia바카라 사이트™s drugs laws. For more information on the legal status of a specific medicine, check with before you travel.Â
In The Gambia you will need to go to a pharmacy to get most over-the-counter medicines. Only a very limited selection are available at supermarkets or other stores. Not all medicines available in the UK will be available in The Gambia. Â
If you require specialist medication, check availability before travel or make arrangements to bring your medication with you. The widely used symbols are a green cross or a green 바카라 사이트˜Bowl of Hygieia바카라 사이트™ (a chalice or cup with a snake twined around it). Â
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Healthcare in The GambiaÂ
Medical facilities in The Gambia are very limited and the cost of medical evacuation can be very high. Private clinics will only treat fee-paying patients.Â
FCDO has a list of medical providers in The Gambia where some staff will speak English.Â
There is also guidance on healthcare if you바카라 사이트™re living in The Gambia. Â
Travel and mental healthÂ
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .Â