Medical Care and Assistance
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If you require professional medical attention during your stay in Pretoria, South Africa, the following medical institutions are available. You will be required to pay cash in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Hatfield Medical Clinic |
+27 (0) 12 362 8828 |
| Travel Clinic |
+27 (0) 12 421 6805 |
www.travelclinic.co.za
The Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) report on disease outbreaks that occur throughout the world. For the latest travel health advisories and related information, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada's Travel Health website.
The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travellers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date.
Standards of medical care in South Africa may differ from those in Canada. Treatment may be expensive, and payment in advance may be required. Travellers are advised to arrange for medical insurance prior to departure. Prescription medications should be kept in the original container and packed in carry-on luggage.
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