Country Information


Name Precaution Certificate
 
Typhoid and Polio Yes Yes
Yellow Fever No* No*
Tetanus Yes Yes
Rabies Sometimes Sometimes
Malaria Sometimes Sometimes
Hepatitis A Yes Yes
Diphtheria Yes Yes


Health Care

The most convenient hospital for visitor care is Patan Hospital in Lagankhel. Other hospitals include the Western Regional Hospital and the Manipal Hospital in Pokhara and the Mission Hospital in Tansen. Pharmacies in Kathmandu offer a wide range of Western drugs at low prices. In Kathmandu, you can get certain vaccinations free at the Infectious Diseases Clinic. Full medical insurance is essential.


Note

*A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.