Angola
Health
Before you travel check that:聽
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need聽
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation聽
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.听
Emergency medical number聽
Call 112 and ask for an ambulance.听
Contact your insurance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.听
Vaccine recommendations聽and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
See including:
- yellow fever
- malaria and dengue
- Zika virus聽
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Angola. Read more about .听
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The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.听
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Healthcare in Angola聽
There are several competent private clinics in Luanda. They charge high fees in advance. Outside Luanda healthcare is very limited. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.听
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Angola where some staff will speak English. 聽
Travel and mental health聽
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .听