Hand in Hand, Nkoranza, Ghana (UK Support)

Vaccinations and Visas

The majority of visitors to Ghana have a safe and healthy experience. To ensure your health and safety it is important to make sure you have had the correct vaccinations and possess good anti-malarial medication. If you decide to travel with Hand in Hand Tours we will provide you with further guidance as a matter of course.

Vaccinations

Consult your GP or travel clinic 3 months or more before travelling. For further advice and information on vaccinations and health while in Ghana see:

www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/africa/ghana.aspx

www.nhs.uk/livewell/travelhealth/Pages/Travelhealthhome.aspx

Immunisations

Confirm primary courses and boosters are up to date as recommended for life in Britain – including vaccines given to special groups because of risk exposure or complications (e.g. hepatitis B for health care workers, influenza and pneumococcal vaccines for the elderly).

Courses or boosters usually advised: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, hepatitis A, typhoid and yellow fever.

Vaccines sometimes advised: hepatitis B, rabies, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis and cholera.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers.

www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/advice-for-travellers/british-vaccination-schedule.aspx

Malaria

Malaria precautions are essential in all areas. Sensibly covering up at dusk and dawn and sleeping under a net reduces your chances of getting malaria considerably. As guides we are very aware of the most effective methods for protection and will advise accordingly.

Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net.

Check with your doctor or nurse about suitable antimalarial tablets: atovaquone/proguanil OR doxycycline OR mefloquine is usually recommended.

www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/malaria.aspx

Visas

A Visa from the Ghanaian embassy is required to enter the county. Visas can be gained via post at your convenience. The application form and more information can be found at:

www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com

If you choose to travel with Hand in Hand Tours we will guide you smoothly through the visa process.