Practical travel information on Health in N’djaména

Health & safety

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Dangers & annoyances
While you're there

Dangers & annoyances

There is considerable pickpocketing and petty street crime in N’Djaména, especially at night. It’s best to avoid the western end of Ave Charles de Gaulle all day Sunday, and the whole area around it on Saturday and Sunday, since there are few people around and muggings are common. Also watch your wallet around the Marché Central, no matter what hour. It is generally safe to walk along the busy streets in Moursal into the early evening, but be vigilant.

On the other side of the law, police conduct ID checks at major roundabouts starting at around midnight.

You are meant to apply for a photo permit, but few people bother. If you want to be official, bring a letter requesting permission to take tourism photos, US$40 and two passport photos to the Service de Controle de Films at TVT.

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While you're there

Medical services

The Hôpital Central (516168) is the largest medical facility in Chad, though conditions are not ideal. First try the French embassy-affiliated Centre Médico Social (522837). For anything serious, you’ll need to be evacuated. The pharmacies on Ave Charles de Gaulle are generally reliable.

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