The health care system in Kenya includes public and private health facilities, which differ in the quality of services provided and the cost of payment for them. Foreign tourists are usually advised to contact private hospitals where qualified staff works and the latest equipment are.

Ambulance is provided for a fee all time by all hospitals. Hospitals have pharmacies that usually work anytime.

In addition, malaria, intestinal infections, and AIDS are common in some regions of Kenya. Therefore, before traveling, you should buy anti-malaria drugs and consult with your pharmacist or doctor about a travel medicine chest. To avoid intestinal diseases, don’t use tap water, it’s advisable to wash vegetables and fruits with a special antibacterial solution.

Entering Kenya, there is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination against infectious diseases. The certificate of yellow fever vaccination will be required because of entering from one of the countries with risk of this disease. For more information about the sanitary and epidemiological situation in Kenya, please visit the World Health Organization website at https://www.who.int/countries/ken/.