Sierra Leone Health

Health

Waterborne diseases, malaria and other tropical diseases are prevalent. You should consider taking medication to protect against malaria and using insect repellent. Vaccination against rabies and yellow fever (required to enter Guinea) are strongly advised. HIV/AIDS is prevalent. Lassa fever can be contracted in Kenema and the east. If you have travelled in this region you should seek urgent medical advice for any fever not positively identified as malaria. Medical facilities are poor. You should carry basic medical supplies. You are advised to take medical advice before travelling Degree of risk: very high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: malaria and yellow fever are high risks in some locations water contact disease: schistosomiasis aerosolized dust or soil contact disease: Lassa fever (2004) Safety Whilst petty crime is fairly common - watch personal property carefully, violent crime is very rare. It is safe to walk the streets, even at night, although the lack of lighting can be a problem.

[ World Health Orginisation ]

[ Hospital of Tropical Diseases ]