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Overview

Hamad General Hospital in Doha offers subsidised medical and dental treatment for tourists although health insurance is advised for pre-existing conditions.

Food Drink

Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice from hotels and public facilities in Doha is generally safe to drink. In other areas, bottled water is a sensible precaution. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish in the summer months when inadequate storage in the heat can cause problems.

Other Risks

Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended. In the summer, it is easy to get sunstroke or become dehydrated. Simple measures such as covering the head, keeping out of the midday sun and regularly sipping water help avoid this.

Vaccinations

Title: Diphtheria
Special Precautions: Sometimes

Title: Hepatitis A
Special Precautions: Yes

Title: Malaria
Special Precautions: No

Title: Rabies
Special Precautions: Sometimes

Title: Tetanus
Special Precautions: Yes

Title: Typhoid
Special Precautions: Sometimes

Title: Yellow Fever
Special Precautions: No*

Vaccinations Note

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013