Cape Verde has better health care than most of the African continent. The country has no contagious or endemic diseases and visitors are not required to have any form of vaccination. Yellow fever vaccination is required however when coming from a contaminated country. With growing tourism, Aids protection becomes as evident as anywhere in the world.
Hospitals and chemists
Hospitals, health centres and chemists can be found on all the
islands and can be used if necessary. Standards can nevertheless
not be compared to European and not all medicine is always
available. If you need constant medication, it may be wise to
bring it with you for the time of your stay.
Cape Verde has better health care than most of the African continent. The country has no contagious or endemic diseases and visitors are not required to have any form of vaccination. Yellow fever vaccination is required however when coming from a contaminated country. With growing tourism, Aids protection becomes as evident as anywhere in the world. 