Capital city, Algeria
Healthcare in Algiers: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Algiers
Private clinics and pharmacies handle routine problems. Care outside the capital is basic; serious cases may need evacuation to Europe.
Hospitals for foreigners in Algiers
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| CHU Mustapha Pacha | Largest public hospital; crowded |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: DA2,000–5,000 ($15–37) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Algeria: Public hospitals are stretched; private clinics in Algiers and Oran are better and cheap by European standards. Insurance with evacuation is essential for southern trips.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies are common and sell many medicines without a prescription, though some imported drugs run out.
- Health spending: US$233 per person a year (2023); 1.7 doctors per 1,000 people (2022), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 17 · Ambulance 14 · Fire 14.
Travel and health insurance
Travel insurance isn't required to enter Algeria, 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 Algiers for foreigners?
CHU Mustapha Pacha: Largest public hospital; crowded
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Algiers?
About DA2,000–5,000 ($15–37) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Algeria?
It isn't required for entry, but recommended: hospitals in Algeria expect visitors to pay or show insurance.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Algeria
- UNESCO: Kasbah of Algiers
- Yassir
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