Senegal
Health in Senegal: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Get routine shots, plus hepatitis A and typhoid; consider yellow fever if traveling from a risk country. Safe tap water is limited—use bottled or boiled water. Travel insurance covering medical evacuation is strongly advised.
Updated Sep 20261 min read
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Key facts
- Typhoidcheck
- Recommended for travellers who may eat street food or visit rural areas
- Yellow fevercheck
- Required if arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country; verify transit and age rules
Insurance and medical care
Public hospitals provide basic care but may lack English-speaking staff and advanced facilities. Private clinics in Dakar offer better services but can be costly. Travel insurance that covers medical treatment and evacuation is strongly recommended.
- Carry a basic first-aid kit
- Know emergency numbers: 17 police, 18 fire
Questions people ask
What are the emergency numbers in Senegal?
Dial 17 for police and 18 for fire.
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