🇰🇲 Comoros Healthcare Guide
El-Maarouf Hospital in Moroni on Grande Comore is the country's main facility, but it has limited capabilities — serious cases are typically evacuated to Reunion, Mayotte, or Kenya. The smaller islands of Moheli and Anjouan have only basic health centres. Carrying your full medication supply and having your medical summary available in French means it's ready to share with the receiving facility if an evacuation is needed, without delay at the point of transfer.
Quick facts
- Emergency number: 112
- Healthcare system: mixed
- Average GP visit: $15 USD
- EHIC/GHIC accepted: No
- Language barrier: medium
Healthcare overview
El-Maarouf Hospital in Moroni (Grande Comore) is the Comoros’ main facility, providing basic care. Anjouan and Mohéli islands have small hospitals with more limited capabilities. The Comoros’ three islands are spread across 200 km, and inter-island medical transfer depends on small aircraft or boats. Healthcare is basic across all islands. GP visits cost $5–15.
Inter-island transfer logistics
Transferring between islands requires small aircraft or boats, both weather-dependent. Inter-island medical logistics can take hours.
Basic across all islands
Even Moroni’s hospital is basic by international standards. Specialist capabilities are very limited on all three islands.
Vaccinations
Recommended
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
Prescriptions and pharmacies
Moroni has pharmacies with basic medications. Anjouan and Mohéli have very limited pharmacy access. Carry your complete medication supply for the entire stay.
Limited pharmacy access
Pharmacy stock across the Comoros is limited. Bring everything you need, including common over-the-counter items.
Tips for travellers
Specialist care is unavailable in the Comoros. For any complex condition, Mayotte (French system, better-equipped), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), or Nairobi (Kenya) are the nearest options. Having your treatment plan accessible in French helps both Comorian providers and Mayotte’s French-system specialists.
Mayotte proximity
Mayotte (French overseas territory) is the nearest better-equipped facility, about 70 km from Grande Comore, and operates under the French healthcare system.