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: Mali, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: MaliYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for all travellers aged 9 months or older. The CDC recommendation depends on the regions visited (details on its page). 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: MaliMalaria: 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: Mali
Emergency numbers
Police 17, ambulance 15, fire 18; Bamako police emergency number: 80 331. Emergency response capacity is very limited.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Mali travel advice: getting helpGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: MaliFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, useful contacts
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Police 17, ambulance 15, fire 18; Bamako police 80 331; report an incident at a checkpoint: 80 00 11 15 (police) or 80 00 11 14 (gendarmerie).
GOV.UK (FCDO), Mali travel advice: getting helpFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, useful contactsFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, safety· Oct 2, 2026
Clinique Pasteur
Emergency number.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Hôpital Golden Life
Emergency number.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Mali · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Mali travel advice: getting help · Source updated: July 10, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Mali · Source updated: September 9, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Mali, useful contacts · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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