Lome - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
Togo tummy is a common occurrence. If you accidentally drink tap water then you'll get it. If you eat food not washed properly you'll get it. Allergies are bad during harmattan. The heat is exhausting if you are outside often. Medical care here is very basic. There are pharmacies here if you need anything. Specialists are a hit or miss. More often miss. - Mar 2019
Medical care is nowhere like in Europe or North America. That said, we did find a good dentist who takes care of basic needs for Peace Corps volunteers. My wife had a panoramic xray done and I'd not seen that before. - Feb 2019
Yes, especially malaria. The quality of health care is very poor. You medically evacuate to have babies, if you break a leg, etc. You do not want to get seriously ill in Togo. - Sep 2017
Embassy medical care. We went to one private clinic that was ok. In general, it's best to leave Togo if a serious medical situation develops. - Aug 2015
None that I know of. Local medical care is quite good. - May 2014
yes, malaria- very dangerous here, diarrhea - almost every US employee have it at least one time in a year, we call it Togobelly, not fun at all. - Mar 2011
