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Health regulations in Ghana require that visitors be in
possession of a current medical vaccination certificate for yellow
fever. Prophylactics against malaria are recommended and waterborne
diseases are prevalent, including outbreaks of cholera during the
rainy season. Visitors are advised to buy bottled drinking water,
which is widely available. Bird flu has been confirmed in Ghana,
but the risk to visitors is considered to be very low; as a
precaution it is advisable to avoid close contact with live birds
and ensure all poultry products are well cooked. Good medical
facilities are found in all the cities and major towns, but
facilities outside urban areas are poor and emergency services are
limited. Medical insurance is advised and should cover medical
evacuation.
View information on diseases: Yellow fever, Malaria, Cholera, Swine flu
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