Health in Angola:

Health services in Angola are still well below the standards in Western countries. Decent health facilities and pharmacies can be found in the city of Luanda.

HIV/AIDS poses the largest health problem in Angola. The condition has a prevalence of 3.9 % and it is estimated that about 240,000 people are living with the disease in Angola.

There is also a high risk of Malaria in some parts of the country though this can be countered by taking anti-malarial medication prior to travel or on arrival.

Other health problems are associated with poor food and water hygiene. Care should be taken and one should only drink boiled or treated water. Bottled water is also available and is sold in supermarkets. Precaution should also be taken not to consume poorly cooked foods or unclean fresh fruit and vegetables.