There is no national health service and payment will be needed and therefore essential all visitors have arranged adequate
travel health insurance prior to arrival. No inoculations are needed and the health infrastructure is good.
HIV/AIDS is a serious issue with high infections. High quality water is available everywhere in Cape Town and the Western Cape and tap water is safe to drink. Cape Town and the Western Cape are malaria-free.
In the event of an emergency call an ambulance on 10177.
Cape Town hospitals
Christiaan Barnrd Memorial Hospital (021 480 6111);
Durbanville Medical Clinic (021 980 1200);
Tyberg Hospital (021 938 4911);
Panorama Medical Clinic (021 938 2111);
Vergelegen Medi Clinic (021 850 9000)
Red Cross Children's Hospital (021 658 5111).
Cape Town dentists
Dr. JJ Serfontein
Dental Surgeon
20 Kloof street, Cape Town
021 424 5172
0826124834
