Cape Verde Health & Vaccinations
Everything you need to know about staying healthy during your trip to Cape Verde. Vaccinations, malaria prevention, healthcare, and essential health tips.
Malaria Risk
Low/None
Tap Water
Not Safe
Healthcare Quality
Reasonable private and public facilities on Sal
Required Vaccines
1
Vaccinations
Required Vaccinations
Yellow Fever
Only required if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis B
Consult your doctor or a travel clinic at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.
Water & Food Safety
Tap Water
Tap water is NOT safe to drink in Cape Verde. Always drink bottled or purified water.
- •Drink only bottled water (check seal is intact)
- •Avoid ice in drinks unless from a trusted source
- •Use bottled water for brushing teeth
- •Consider a water purification bottle or tablets
Food Safety Tips
- •Eat at busy restaurants with high turnover
- •Avoid raw vegetables and salads unless you trust the source
- •Eat fruits you can peel yourself
- •Ensure meat and seafood are thoroughly cooked
- •Carry hand sanitizer and use before eating
Healthcare in Cape Verde
Reasonable private and public facilities on Sal, Santiago (Praia), and Sao Vicente, but limited on the smaller islands, where serious cases may require transfer. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Healthcare Quality
Private hospitals in major cities offer good care and are recommended for tourists. Public hospitals may have long waits and limited resources.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Cape Verde. Healthcare costs can be expensive, and medical evacuation may be necessary for serious conditions.
Medical Coverage
Minimum $100,000 recommended
Medical Evacuation
Essential for remote safari areas
Trip Cancellation
Protects your investment
Health Essentials to Pack
Emergency Contacts
Emergency/Ambulance
130
Police
132
Fire
131