Health & Medical Information
Essential health information, medical facilities, and safety tips to ensure a safe and healthy trip to Nepal.
Vaccinations
Required Vaccinations
Yellow Fever
If arriving from endemic countriesRequired for travelers coming from or transiting through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
COVID-19
RecommendedStay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters
Recommended Vaccinations
Hepatitis A & B
RecommendedProtects against food and water-borne diseases
Typhoid
RecommendedImportant for travelers to rural areas
Tetanus
RecommendedEspecially important for trekking and outdoor activities
Rabies
RecommendedConsider if spending time in rural areas or with animals
Medical Facilities
Major Hospitals
CIWEC Hospital
Location: Kathmandu
- 24/7 emergency care
- Travel medicine
- Altitude sickness treatment
Contact: +977-1-4424111
Norvic International Hospital
Location: Kathmandu
- Comprehensive medical care
- Emergency services
- Specialized treatments
Contact: +977-1-4258554
Trekking Medical Facilities
Himalayan Rescue Association
Location: Manang & Pheriche
- Altitude sickness treatment
- Basic medical care
- Emergency evacuation
Contact: +977-1-4440292
Kunde Hospital
Location: Khumbu Region
- Basic medical care
- Emergency services
- Altitude sickness treatment
Contact: +977-1-4412345
Health Tips
Altitude Sickness
- Ascend slowly (300-500m per day)
- Stay hydrated (3-4 liters of water daily)
- Recognize symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness
- Carry altitude sickness medication
- Descend immediately if symptoms worsen
Food & Water Safety
- Drink only bottled or purified water
- Avoid raw vegetables and unpeeled fruits
- Eat hot, cooked food
- Carry water purification tablets
- Use hand sanitizer regularly
General Health
- Get comprehensive travel insurance
- Carry a basic first aid kit
- Protect against sun exposure
- Stay updated on local health advisories
- Keep emergency contact numbers handy
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Services
100
Tourist Police
1144
CIWEC Hospital
+977-1-4424111
Himalayan Rescue Association
+977-1-4440292
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