Accra - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
Malaria is one concern so make sure to take your meds because it prevalent. If you have a lot of allergies or food allergies then this might not be the best spot. Food allergies are a difficult thing to relay to local food establishments as they typically do have a chart to explain what is in the food. Don’t risk if you can't get a clear answer. - Jul 2025
Malaria, dengue, mpox are among the current warnings. Yellow fever and a variety of vaccines required before arrival. Many medical conditions require medical evacuation, locally they can only handle the basic stuff. The medical unit at the embassy is very busy and do a lot since local services are minimal. - Aug 2024
The embassy backed hospitals and doctors are pretty solid. We were welcomed to post with an appendectomy for one of my children within a few months of arriving, dealt with a broken arm, and have seen an ENT and audiologist. The embassy HU has strong contacts, but expect to navigate this on your own. With an embassy this size the HU generally does not go with you. - Sep 2023
There are several good clinics and hospitals in Accra. The main health concern is malaria. Most people medevac to give birth. - Nov 2022
I don't feel one should take the weekly malaria pills due to possibility of bad side effects. The daily are fine, but it's a bit annoying to remember to make the kids take them every day. - Sep 2022
Malaria- you have to take prophylactics. Ghana gut is real (you'll get it a few times while you're here), you can't drink the water, AQI gets up to 200-250 during Harmattan (Dec-Feb). Medical care is basic at best; the health unit refers almost everything out to local providers. I wouldn't get anything done here. - Mar 2022
