Sudan
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.听
Healthcare in Sudan听
The current conflict has severely affected health services and many may be unavailable, including hospitals for British nationals in Khartoum.听
Medical facilities in the country are limited and medical evacuation is likely to be necessary for all but the most basic treatments. Make sure you have adequate travel and medical insurance to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.听
There is a particular risk to public health in areas of conflict where immunisation coverage is poor.听
Emergency medical number听
Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.听听
Emergency services in Sudan have been severely impacted by the conflict and are often unresponsive.听听
If you need emergency medical treatment you should make your own way to hospital, if you can.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 听
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 听
Malaria outbreak听听
Malaria cases have increased in Khartoum. Because of the increased risk from malaria, and the impact of the current civil unrest on health services, all travellers in Sudan should take antimalarial chemoprophylaxis.听
If you鈥檝e recently left Sudan and develop fever or flu-like symptoms, get urgent medical attention. Tell the doctors you鈥檝e recently left a malarial risk area.听听
TravelHealthPro has more information on .听
Cholera outbreak听
There is an ongoing cholera outbreak in Sudan, made worse by the impact of the conflict on health services. Take care with personal, food and water hygiene.听
TravelHealthPro recommends an if your activities or medical history put you at increased risk.听
Yellow fever听
There is a risk of yellow fever in some parts of Sudan. for some travellers.听听
Other health risks听
There are regular outbreaks of chikungunya, dengue, measles and other diseases in Sudan, particularly in refugee camps. There is a lack of clean water and the inability to remove dead bodies means Sudan is at high risk from various diseases.听听
Medication鈥�
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.鈥�
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Travel and mental health鈥�
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .鈥�