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: The Gambia, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: The GambiaYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for travellers aged 9 months or older coming from a country with risk of transmission, including after a stopover of more than 12 hours in such a country. 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: The GambiaMalaria: 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: The Gambia
Emergency numbers
Canada lists police 117, medical assistance 116 and fire 118; the UK notes there is no single reliable emergency number: note the numbers of nearby police and fire stations.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: The GambiaGOV.UK (FCDO), The Gambia travel advice: getting help
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Police 117, medical assistance 116, fire 118 (according to Canada).
Government of Canada, Travel advice: The Gambia· Oct 2, 2026
Medical Research Council
Medical centre.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Africmed Clinic
Clinic.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Medicare Clinic
Clinic.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: The Gambia, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: The Gambia · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: The Gambia · Source updated: September 8, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), The Gambia travel advice: getting help · Source updated: July 7, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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