Guinea
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical numbers
In remote areas you will have to arrange local transport. In Conakry, call local clinics.
Clinique Pasteur: +224 621 35 01 01 or +224 664 26 98 53
Clinique Ambroise Paré: +224 631 40 10 40
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Health risks and vaccine recommendations
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest vaccine recommendations for Guinea
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
Go to TravelHealthPro to see what health risks you’ll face in Guinea, including:
- yellow fever
- Zika virus
- malaria and dengue
There are occasional outbreaks of Ebola in Guinea. The last one was in 2021. Cholera and malaria are also present in Guinea and have similar early symptoms to Ebola. You can read more information on Ebola and similar diseases.
Medication
There are some well-stocked pharmacies in Conakry but few outside the capital. Check that medicine is genuine.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad.
Healthcare facilities in Guinea
Medical facilities are poor. Equipment is basic and often not sterile. Carry basic medical supplies and a first aid kit.
For serious medical treatment, medical evacuation to Europe is necessary. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Guinea where some staff will speak English.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.