Emergency Numbers & Access
Limited ambulance service. Taxi to hospital is standard practice.
Response time: 30-60+ minutes in Lomé; unavailable in most areas
Cost: Public $5-30; private $30-200 USD
Healthcare System
Togo has limited healthcare centred in Lomé, the capital. CHU Sylvanus Olympio is the main referral hospital. A few private clinics and Polyclinique Internationale Saint-Joseph offer better care. Northern regions have very basic health centres. Malaria is endemic. Yellow fever vaccination required.
Designed for: Residents. Tourists need private clinics.
GP Access & Costs
Walk-in at private clinics in Lomé
Typical wait: Same day at private; 2-5 hours at public
Availability: Lomé has private options; rest of country very basic
GP Visit
$15-50 USD at private clinics
Private GP
$15-50 USD
ER Without Insurance
$50-1,000+ USD
Medication
Basic pharmacies in Lomé. Buy from licensed pharmacies only.
Practical Tips
- Polyclinique Internationale Saint-Joseph (Lomé) — best private option
- Evacuation to Accra, Ghana is quick (2hr overland or short flight)
- Anti-malarial prophylaxis essential
- French language skills critical
Who can get care in Togo?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Togo treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
The public system does not cover visitors, so care is paid privately or through insurance.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Walk-in at private clinics in Lomé Typical cost: $15-50 USD at private clinics Typical wait: Same day at private; 2-5 hours at public
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: $50-1,000+ USD.
Documents worth having ready
- Travel insurance with evacuation
- Yellow fever certificate
- Passport
- Visa
Local contacts in Togo
Emergency services
117 (police) / 118 (fire) / 8200 (ambulance)
Limited ambulance service. Taxi to hospital is standard practice.
Pharmacies
Pharmacy hours vary by city; larger towns usually have a late-night rota.
What is the emergency number in Togo?
117 (police) or 118 (fire) or 8200 (ambulance) in Togo. Limited ambulance service. Taxi to hospital is standard practice.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Togo?
$15-50 USD at private clinics Private consultations: $15-50 USD.
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Sources: Togo Ministry of Health, WHO Togo, CDC Travelers' Health 2024
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare