Pakistan
Health
Before you travel check that:听
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need听
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation听
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number听
Dial 1122 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 and health risks听
At least 8 weeks before your trip:听
- check the latest vaccinations and health risks in 听
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 听
Polio vaccination programme听
Pakistan is rolling out a widespread polio vaccination programme in an effort to eradicate polio. You should provide proof of polio vaccination if asked by a vaccination team. Any exemption due to a medical condition needs to be supported by a medical certificate issued by recognised health authority.
Altitude sickness听
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan. Read more about .
Bottled water听
Take care when buying bottled water and follow advice on .
Air Pollution听
Air pollution is a health hazard in Pakistan, especially during the winter months from October to February. Punjab is one of the worst affected regions, particularly Lahore.
Read about the .
Medication听
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.听
Read .听
Medical supplies may be difficult to find in Pakistan due to restrictions on imported goods.听听听
Healthcare in Pakistan听
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Pakistan where some staff will speak English.听
The standard of local medical facilities is lower than in the UK, especially in remote areas. Private medical care is expensive but available in all major cities. Specialised treatment for psychiatric illnesses may not be available outside major cities.听听
Travel and mental health听
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .听