We would advise that you take medicines for dehydration, minor ailments, stomach upsets, insect bites and cuts, along with mosquito repellent and sun tan creams, as such items can be expensive and not always available in Cape Verde.
A Department of Health leaflet 'Health Advice to Travellers' is available free from your GP, travel agent or by phoning FREE on 0800 555 777.
Please remember to pack any prescription medication in your your hand luggage not your suitcase.
Hospitals and Pharmacies
There are health centres and pharmacies available on all of the islands in our programme and hospitals can be found in the major centres but please be aware that standards are not high and they may lack facilities and medical supplies. Major medical emergencies have to be flown to Lisbon for treatment so do not advise you to travel to Cape Verde if you suffer from a medical condition. Further details can be found in our 'local information' section or in the hotel books. Alternatively please see your representative