Travel Safety
Health & SafetyGuidelines for Ethiopia
Essential health information and safety tips to ensure a healthy and secure journey through Ethiopia.
Safety Overview
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Emergency Number
911
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Tourist Police
+251 95 545 5192
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Travel Insurance
Mandatory
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Altitude Sickness
Risk above 2,500m
Vaccination Requirements
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Yellow Fever
Certificate mandatory
Mandatory for entry
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Hepatitis A & B
Food/water borne
Highly recommended
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Typhoid
Rural areas
Highly recommended
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Malaria
Prophylaxis recommended
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Rabies
If handling animals
Consider based on activities
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Tetanus
Up-to-date booster
Highly recommended
Health & Safety Tips
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Drink bottled water only🦟
Use mosquito repellent🍽️
Eat freshly cooked food🧼
Wash hands frequently🧴
Use sunscreen SPF 50+🏥
Carry basic medicationImportant Notes
- 1Travel insurance with medical evacuation is mandatory
- 2Keep medications in original packaging with prescriptions
- 3Avoid swimming in freshwater lakes (risk of bilharzia)
- 4Drink only bottled or boiled water
Medical Facilities
Addis Ababa
Best medical facilities
• Myungsung Christian Medical Center
• St. Gabriel General Hospital
• International clinics
Major Cities
Basic medical care
• Regional hospitals
• Limited specialists
• Emergency care available
Rural Areas
Limited facilities
• Basic health posts
• Travel with first aid kit
• Evacuation may be needed
Travel Insurance Required
Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation coverage is mandatory for all travelers. Ensure your policy covers adventure activities if planning trekking or hiking.
✔️ Medical Coverage✔️ Evacuation✔️ Trip Cancellation