Medical system in Sal

jacquillull New member

Member since 12 October 2023

jacquillullNew member11 November 2023 08:50:23

Hello if I’m going to stop in Sal for quite a few months is there a medical center if I have any problems?

CVAngelo Serial expat

Member since 19 June 2011

CVAngeloSerial expat11 November 2023 09:07:54

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Hello if I’m going to stop in Sal for quite a few months is there a medical center if I have any problems?

-@jacquillull

Every island has one or more Health Centers as well as private medical clinics (the largest islands also have a hospitals). Sal has a a Health Center (they even call it a hospital). But the health care is BASIC.

Serious cases are treated at the Hospital in Praia or Mindelo. More severe cases have to be sent to Dakar, Senegal (the nearest modern medical facilities) or to Portugal.

Cheers,

Angelo