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: Sierra Leone, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Sierra LeoneYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for all travellers. 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: Sierra LeoneMalaria: 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: Sierra Leone
Emergency numbers
Emergencies: 117 according to the UK; police 999 or 015 according to France.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Sierra Leone travel advice: getting helpFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sierra Leone, useful contacts
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Emergencies 117; police 999 or 015.
GOV.UK (FCDO), Sierra Leone travel advice: getting helpFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sierra Leone, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sierra Leone, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Sierra Leone · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Sierra Leone travel advice: getting help · Source updated: June 19, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sierra Leone, useful contacts · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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