Africa
Healthcare and travel insurance in Gabon
$253health spend per person
Healthcare in Gabon
Private clinics in Libreville are adequate for routine care but costly; outside the capital care is basic. Malaria is a year-round risk, and serious cases need evacuation.
Key facts
- Travel insurance: not required for entry, but strongly recommended.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies are common in cities and well stocked; French helps.
- Doctors: 0.5 per 1,000 people (2022, World Bank).
Healthcare & insurance by place
Sources
- CDC Travelers' Health
- US State Department travel advisory
- Gabon e-visa platform
- Gabon National Parks Agency
- Speedtest Global Index: Gabon
- World Bank open data
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