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
See your doctor or an international vaccination centre well before departure.
Practical adviceVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, healthMalaria is present. Protect against bites and take preventive treatment prescribed by a doctor; any fever requires prompt medical attention.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: São Tomé and PríncipeYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for travellers aged 1 year 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 generally does not recommend this vaccine for this destination; a doctor may suggest it depending on your stay. 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: São Tomé and PríncipeMalaria: 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: São Tomé and Príncipe
Insurance and care
Emergency response capacity is non-existent and the health system cannot provide adequate care: insurance covering repatriation is essential.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, safetyFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, health
Emergency numbers
Police 222 22 22 (or 113 according to the UK and Canada), fire 112, São Tomé hospital +239 222 12 22.
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Police 222 22 22 or 113, fire 112.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful contactsGOV.UK (FCDO), São Tomé and Príncipe travel advice: getting help· Oct 2, 2026
Hôpital de São Tomé
Main hospital; emergency department.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful contactsFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful information· Oct 2, 2026
Dr Maurice Ganev
French-speaking doctor.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Dr Jorge Vilez
French-speaking doctor.
France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful contacts· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: São Tomé and Príncipe · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful contacts · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), São Tomé and Príncipe travel advice: getting help · Source updated: December 10, 2025 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe · Source updated: May 26, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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