Egypt
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have聽appropriate travel insurance聽for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Call 123 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:聽聽
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
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- dengue
- tick-borne diseases such as Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Egypt. Read more about .听
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
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Some prescribed and over-the-counter medicines may be controlled substances in Egypt. You may need permission from聽 before you arrive. If you do not have prior permission or the required documentation, you will not be allowed to take the medication into Egypt and you may be prosecuted.
If you travel with prescription medication, carry a letter from your GP stating the:
- condition you鈥檙e being treated for
- amount of medication you will be carrying
- medication is for your personal use only
For further information, contact the .
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Some hotel doctors have overcharged for treatment and medicines. Check your bill closely for excessive charges. Pharmacies outside hotels will often supply medication at lower prices.
Access to specialised treatment for psychiatric illness is limited and may not be available outside major cities.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Egypt where some staff will speak English.听
Travel and mental health
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