Health Requirements and Services in Kiribati
Requirement: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas. Once in the country, visitors are advised not to drink unboiled well water. Hepatitis is prevalent and it is wise to take precautions if staying for any length of time.
Services: The Tungaru
Central Hospital at Nawerewere, on South Tarawa, provides medical services in an
emergency. Contact telephone (686) 28 100. A pharmacy is located at the hospital
but visitors are advised to bring their own medicine with them. A dental service
is available at both hospitals in Nawerewere and Betio. Clinics centres are
established on most of the outer islands.
Emergency:
Dial 999.