Health care

Medical facilities (including accident and emergency) are basic and there is a lack of both supplies and doctors. The private or faith-affiliated clinics in Tirana provide the best standard of care. There are also some western-trained dentists in Tirana. Travellers are strongly advised to take out full medical insurance before departure.

Note:

* A certificate of vaccination is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas.

Other risks:

Rabies is rare in Albania, but medical treatment should always be sought following an animal or bat bite.

Tick-borne encephalitis is spread through the bites of infected ticks; the vaccine is usually given only to forestry workers. Hikers should check for ticks at the end of each day.

Immunisation against hepatitis B should be considered by those who will be working in healthcare or with children.