Health & Emergencies
Ghana offers basic-quality healthcare in Accra. Tourists should purchase international health insurance.
The public system offers basic care with limited infrastructure.
Private hospitals in Accra offer a superior standard.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 50-100 GHS ($3-6 USD) |
| Emergency room | 500-1,000 GHS ($30-60 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,000-3,000 GHS ($60-180 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 50,000-100,000 GHS ($3,000-6,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 200-500 GHS ($12-30 USD) |
| Raio-X | 100-200 GHS ($6-12 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 50-100 GHS ($3-6 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Ghana. 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 Ghana is 112. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care with limited infrastructure.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 50-100 GHS ($3-6 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in Accra; medication quality varies.
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