Health Care & Vaccinations
The type of medical provision on the islands at the moment may sway your decision on whether the islands are for you.
Follow the link for vaccinations on this page.
Sao Vicente has better medical facilities than Sal and the other islands.
The long awaited new hospital being built in Espargos on Sal i now open.(....)
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Dentists - Sal
• There is a Dentist in Santa Maria and a few more in Espargos.
• The Dentist in Santa Maria is situated on the same road behind the Post Office in Santa Maria, down towards the Sab Sab [...]
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Comments on Medical provision.
These are some of the comments received from people that have moved to Sal:..........
• Medical provision is lacking compared to Europe. You will need insurance for serious injuries and illnesses [...]
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Other islands
Sao Vicente - There are much better medical facilities on Sao Vicents than on Sal.
Santiago - Although Santiago is the capital, it's medical facilities are not as [...]
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Vetinary Surgeon
Vetinary Surgeon
The Vet in Santa Maria is worth contacting especially if you are thinking of bringing animals into Cape Verde.
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Pharmacy
Pharmacy:
The Pharmacy is generally open early morning until around 12noon, then around 3-6p.m.(ish) It is siyuated opposite the Pirata night-club
The Pharmacist in Santa Maria speaks some English.
For information [...]
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Physiotherapist
There is a Physiotherapist in Espargos.
PHYSIO SAL : On the road behind CVTelecom building.
Joceline da Luz
(00238) 9887747
There may be other Physio's working at some hotels. [...]
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Emergency Services
EMERGENCY SERVICES
In case of emergency, dial the following numbers:
Hospital - 130
Fire-brigade – 131
Police – 132
Detective force – 800 11 34
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