City, Ivory Coast
Healthcare in Abidjan: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Abidjan
Private clinics are decent for routine and urgent care; complex cases often go to Europe or Morocco. Carry insurance with evacuation.
Hospitals for foreigners in Abidjan
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Polyclinique Internationale Sainte Anne-Marie (PISAM) | Cocody; best-known private hospital for visitors |
| CHU de Cocody | Large public hospital; crowded, for emergencies only |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: CFA15,000–35,000 ($26–60) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Ivory Coast: Abidjan has several competent private clinics; public hospitals are stretched and care elsewhere is basic. Carry insurance with evacuation cover for serious cases.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies are common and well stocked in cities; green-cross signs mark them. French helps.
- Health spending: US$88 per person a year (2023); 0.2 doctors per 1,000 people (2023), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 110 · Ambulance 185 · Fire 180 · All emergencies 112.
Travel and health insurance
Travel insurance isn't required to enter Ivory Coast, but treatment for visitors is paid upfront.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Abidjan for foreigners?
Polyclinique Internationale Sainte Anne-Marie (PISAM): Cocody; best-known private hospital for visitors
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Abidjan?
About CFA15,000–35,000 ($26–60) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Ivory Coast?
It isn't required for entry, but recommended: hospitals in Ivory Coast expect visitors to pay or show insurance.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Ivory Coast
- Yango Côte d'Ivoire
- Glovo Côte d'Ivoire
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