West Africa
🇬🇭 Vaccines for Ghana
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Ghana
Ghana requires Yellow Fever vaccination for entry — a firm requirement for all travellers over 9 months old. Malaria is endemic at high risk throughout the country, making antimalarial medication essential. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Rabies are also recommended. Ghana is one of the more politically stable and accessible destinations in West Africa, with a growing tourism sector centred on its history connected to the Atlantic slave trade (Cape Coast Castle and Elmina are major sites), vibrant culture, and beaches. Healthcare in Accra is reasonable by regional standards, including some good private hospitals; rural areas have more limited facilities.
Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
⚠️ Active outbreak — 2026: An outbreak of clade II monkeypox has been confirmed in Ghana. CDC Level 2 advisory in effect. Mpox spreads through close physical contact. Vaccination is available — discuss with your travel clinic before travel.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required for all travellers over 9 months.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Rabies
Animal bites risk.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (high risk throughout)
- ⚠Yellow Fever
- ⚠Dengue
- ⚠Cholera (periodic outbreaks)
Notes: Yellow Fever certificate required. Malaria prophylaxis essential.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€711
(~$775)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)
💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.