Vaccination

YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION & OTHER REQUIRED VACCINATIONS

Please be advised that Suriname does require yellow fever vaccination from visitors coming from infected areas.

Although Suriname is free from yellow fever we do advise foreigners who want to travel to the interior, part of the Amazone rain forest, to take the yellow fever vaccination, because once in a while some cases do occur in Brazil.

We also advise travellers to the interior to take malaria prophylaxis. Recommended prophylaxis chloroquine, 500mg (once a week) + proguanil 200mg daily.

Drinking Water

Suriname is one of the few countries in the world with a vast amount of pure and fresh water. In Paramaribo tap water is clean and safe. Excellent quality bottled Surinamese natural water is also available everywhere.

Health Services

Suriname has several modern hospitals and one academic health facility. Well trained and skillful doctors and health care workers are at hand. Several pharmacies in the city and districts ensure regular and adequate supply of medicines.
If you are planning to visit the deep interior, you are advised to seek advice in advance about the correct anti-malaria medicine. Up to date information can be obtained from the Bureau of Public Health in Paramaribo

Electricity

Almost everywhere there is 110/127 volt hertz available. The larger hotels generally also offer 220 volt connections.