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 may be some years before it is finished.(....)

• There is a Dentist in Santa Maria and a few more in Espargos.

• The Dentist in Santa Maria is situated on the same road as May O'Leary's Irish Bar.....heading away from [...]

These are some of the comments received from people that have moved to Sal:..........

• Medical provision is not very good here. You will need insurance for serious injuries and illnesses [...]

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 [...]

Vetinary Surgeon



The Vet in Santa Maria is worth contacting especially if you are thinking of bringing animals into Cape Verde.

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 [...]

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. [...]

EMERGENCY SERVICES




In case of emergency, dial the following numbers:


Hospital - 130


Fire-brigade – 131


Police – 132


Detective force – 800 11 34