Health
Vaccines, malaria, insurance and emergency numbers. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Before you leave
Malaria is present. See a doctor before departure about prevention and vaccines; any fever requires prompt medical attention.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: GhanaYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for all travellers aged 9 months or older. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all travellers aged 9 months or older. Rules change: check them before departure and talk to a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: GhanaMalaria: according to the CDC, it is present throughout the country. The CDC recommends prescription preventive medicine for travellers to these areas: talk to a doctor before departure, and protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Ghana
Emergency numbers
General emergency number: 999 or 112. According to France: police 191, ambulance 192, fire 193; Canada swaps ambulance (193) and fire (192). Check locally.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contactsGOV.UK (FCDO), Ghana travel advice: getting helpGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Ghana
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Emergencies 999 or 112; police 191; ambulance 192; fire 193 (according to France).
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contactsGOV.UK (FCDO), Ghana travel advice: getting help· Oct 2, 2026
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
37 Military Hospital
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Nyaho Clinic
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Lister Hospital
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Trust Hospital
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Effia Nkwanta Hospital
Recommended hospital for first aid.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Ghana · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful contacts · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Ghana travel advice: getting help · Source updated: July 2, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Ghana · Source updated: May 26, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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