Guadeloupe Health

Health

There is no particular disease but you should protect yourself from the sun. Sanitary and medical facilities in Guadeloupe are good. Health care in Guadeloupe is controlled by a state-owned organisation (Sécurité Sociale). Doctors are available in almost every village. Tap water is usually safe for consumption. Public sources of water are unsafe if labeled with "Eau non potable" (no drinking water). Emergency phone numbers emergency services: 112 (which can be called from any mobile phone, even if not connected to a GSM network); fire brigade: 18; police station: 17; specialised emergency medical service (called SAMU): 15.

[ Hospital of Tropical Diseases ]