Rwanda
Health in Rwanda: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Get routine shots, add hepatitis A and typhoid; check yellow fever entry requirements. Drink bottled or boiled water, and have travel insurance that covers medical evacuation.
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Key facts
- Malaria prophylaxischeck
- Seek destination-specific medical advice
- Yellow fevercheck
- Required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever-risk country; check current entry requirements
- Travel insurancecheck
- Strongly advised, include evacuation
Quick answer
Vaccines: routine immunisations plus hepatitis A and typhoid. Yellow fever: check current entry requirements. Malaria prophylaxis: seek destination-specific medical advice. Use bottled or boiled water. Travel insurance with medical evacuation is advisable.
Details
1. Check your routine vaccinations (MMR, DTP, polio) are current. 2. Ask a travel-health professional about hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines and when to start them. 3. Check current entry requirements for yellow fever; a certificate may be required depending on your itinerary. 4. Malaria prophylaxis: seek destination-specific medical advice. Use insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. 5. Drink only bottled water or water boiled for at least one minute; avoid ice unless you know it is made from boiled water. 6. Purchase travel insurance that covers hospital treatment and emergency evacuation.
Notes
Medical facilities in Kigali are available, with private hospitals offering English-speaking staff. Outside the capital, clinics are basic; bring any prescription medication you need. Emergency numbers: 112 (police).
Questions people ask
What should I do in a medical emergency?
Go to a private hospital in Kigali if possible; have your insurance details ready. For police, call 112.
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