Health

Before you travel check that:Ìý

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may needÌý
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuationÌý

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.Ìý

Emergency medical numberÌý

Call 113 or 115 and ask for an ambulance.Ìý

Contact your insurance company quickly if you바카라 사이트™re referred to a medical facility for treatment.Ìý

Vaccine recommendations and health risksÌý

At least 8 weeks before your trip:Ìý

  • check the latest ÌýÌý
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the Ìý

See , including:Ìý

  • yellow fever
  • ZikaÌývirus
  • malaria and dengueÌý
  • schistosomiasisÌý

MedicationÌý

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.Ìý

Read .Ìý

Healthcare in SurinameÌý

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Suriname.ÌýÌýÌý

Medical facilities are severely limited in Suriname. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.ÌýÌý

Not all medical facilities accept payment from insurance companies. You may need to pay in advance and claim the cost back from your travel insurance.ÌýÌý

Travel and mental healthÌý

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .