The yellow fever vaccination card is the most important health certificate if you want to travel to Ghana or out of Ghana. It is a health certificate that shows that you have been vaccinated against the deadly yellow fever virus.
Immunisation Requirements When Travelling to Ghana
It is required by law that anybody travelling to and out of Ghana must possess a yellow fever immunisation card. This card shows that you have been vaccinated against future infection of the yellow fever.
The yellow fever card is valid for life, so only one immunisaton is required. However, it is neccessary to show proof of yellow fever vaccination by presenting the yellow fever card at the point of entry.
Ghana, like many other countries, is at risk of yellow fever. This is why travellers are required to take the shot at the designated locations before leaving or entering the country.
Who should take the Yellow Fever Vaccination?
Any traveller who is at least 9 months old is required by law to acquire a yellow fever vaccination card at least 10 days before departure.
The yellow fever card is a small rectangular yellow booklet titled International Certificate of Vaccination. It is approved by the World Health Organisation and shows all the vaccinations you have taken at approved health centres around the world.
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis indicates the following:
- Your name as it appears on your passport
- The date you took the yellow fever vaccination
- The name of the hospital where you were vaccinated
How Much is a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card in Ghana
You can get a yellow fever vaccination card at the Kotoka International Airport. The rate are as follows:
NATIONALITYV ACCINATION RATE
Ghanaian $20 Foreign National $20
Yellow Fever Vaccination Card Rates at Accra International Airport, Ghana.
Where can I get a Yellow Fever Immunisation Card?
All travellers from Ghana can get a yellow fever vaccination card at the main points of exit. This includes border locations in Ghana as well as the main airport.
Below are the official Ghana Health Service International Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Ghana.
LOCATION TOWN NAME
Accra Port health Office, Kotoka International Airport
Tema Port Health Office
Takoradi Port Health Office
Aflao Ground Crossing Elubo Elubo Ground Crossing
Akano Ground Crossing Accra
Adabraka Polyclinic
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast Municipal Health Administration
Koforidua Regional Disease Control Unit Office
Tamale Regional Health Administration
Wa Regional Hospital
Ho Regional Hospital
Kumasi Manhyia Hospital
Sunyani Reg. DCU Office Takoradi Regional Disease Control Unit Office
Bolgatanga Regional Disease Control Unit Office Ghana Health Service International Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Ghana.
In addition, you can get yellow fever vaccination at major private and public hospitals in Ghana.
Booking an appointment for yellow fever immunisation
You can book an appointment with a hospital in Ghana ahead of your yellow fever immunisaton. Alternatively, you can walk into any regional hospital and receive your yellow fever shot ahead of your travel.
