🇲🇶 Martinique Healthcare Guide
CHU de Martinique in Fort-de-France provides care on par with metropolitan France, including specialist services and modern diagnostics. Like Guadeloupe, the system operates entirely in French and follows French healthcare protocols — visitors from EU countries can use their EHIC for emergency treatment, and having your medical records available in French makes any consultation more straightforward.
Quick facts
- Emergency number: 112
- Healthcare system: mixed
- Average GP visit: $25 USD
- EHIC/GHIC accepted: No
- Language barrier: medium
Healthcare overview
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Martinique (CHUM) in Fort-de-France is the island’s main hospital and a regional referral centre. As a French overseas department, the French healthcare system applies, including EHIC acceptance for EU citizens. The pay-then-claim model works as in mainland France. Private clinics supplement the hospital for routine consultations.
French system applies
EHIC is accepted. Consultations follow the French pay-then-claim model with 70% reimbursement on standard fees.
Regional referral centre
CHUM receives medical evacuations from nearby islands including Dominica and St Lucia, giving it broader specialist experience.
Vaccinations
Recommended
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
Prescriptions and pharmacies
Pharmacies in Fort-de-France and across the island follow French pharmaceutical standards. The range matches mainland France closely, though specialist medications may take slightly longer to restock. Carry your full supply for extended stays.
French pharmaceutical standards
Martinique’s pharmacies follow the same regulations and stocking standards as mainland France. French prescriptions are accepted directly.
Tips for travellers
CHUM provides comprehensive specialist care for a Caribbean facility, including cardiology and oncology departments. Complex cases beyond its scope transfer to mainland France, typically Paris or Bordeaux. Having your treatment history saved and accessible in French helps CHUM’s specialists continue your care efficiently.
Mainland France transfers
For subspecialty care beyond CHUM’s scope, transfer to Parisian or Bordelais hospitals is arranged directly.