Philippines
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 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance 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:
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
See what , including聽聽:
- dengue
- tick-borne encephalitis
- Zika virus
Mosquito-borne diseases are a risk all year round. However, there鈥檚 a heightened risk of dengue during the rainy season from June to October. Take precautions to聽.
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of the Philippines. 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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Healthcare in the Philippines
FCDO has a list of medical providers in the Philippines where some staff will speak English.
The availability of medical care varies across the Philippines and may not meet the standards of care in the UK, particularly in rural and remote areas. Many places, including some tourist destinations, do not have easy access to emergency medical care.
Private hospital treatment and medical transport is expensive 鈥� the daily cost in intensive care units can be more than 拢1,000. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment, including repatriation.
Travel and mental health
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