Iran
Health
Before you travel check that:听听
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need听听
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation听听
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.听听
Emergency medical number听听
Dial 115 and ask for an ambulance.听听
Contact your insurance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.听听
Vaccine recommendations and health risks听听
At least 8 weeks before your trip check:听听
- check the latest 听
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 听听
See , including:听
- malaria and dengue听
- schistosomiasis听
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Iran. Read more about .听
Medication听听
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.听听
Read .听听听
Healthcare in Iran听听
In general, medical facilities in Iran are reasonable in the major cities but poor in remote areas. Many health professionals speak some English.听听
There have been reported shortages of some basic medicines in Iran.听听
If you鈥檙e a British national in Iran having medical or cosmetic treatment, you may not get adequate care in an emergency.听听
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Iran where some staff will speak English.听听
Travel and mental health听听
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .听