Medical Assistance

Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.

The Consular Section maintains a list of local hospitals and doctors to assist American citizens who require medical attention. The Consular Section takes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms listed. The list is available here (PDF 189 KB).

Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via CDC’s Internet site

For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the website of the World Health Organization (WHO), or consult the WHO’s additional information for international travel and health

Additional health related information is available in the State Department’s Country Specific Information