Health & Emergencies
Ethiopia has a very limited healthcare system with basic infrastructure. Tourists must obtain international health insurance.
The public system offers very basic care with severely limited resources.
Some private hospitals in Addis Ababa offer a better standard.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 100-200 ETB ($2-4 USD) |
| Emergency room | 500-1,000 ETB ($10-20 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,000-3,000 ETB ($20-60 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 50,000-100,000 ETB ($1,000-2,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 200-500 ETB ($4-10 USD) |
| Raio-X | 100-200 ETB ($2-4 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 50-100 ETB ($1-2 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Ethiopia. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Ethiopia is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers very basic care with severely limited resources.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 100-200 ETB ($2-4 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are limited in Addis Ababa; medication quality varies.
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