Africa
Healthcare and travel insurance in Somalia
$22health spend per person
Healthcare in Somalia
Healthcare is extremely limited; Hargeisa and Mogadishu have a few clinics. Evacuation is essential for serious cases.
Key facts
- Travel insurance: not required for entry, but strongly recommended.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies are common but stock is unreliable; bring a medical kit.
- Doctors: 0.0 per 1,000 people (2014, World Bank).
Sources
- CDC Travelers' Health
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Somalia
- World Bank open data
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