Wallis and Futuna
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Call 15 from a mobile or 721772 from a landline and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest vaccine recommendations for Wallis and Futuna
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
See what health risks you’ll face in Wallis and Futuna.
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
There are 3 medical dispensaries on Wallis in the districts of Mua, Hahake and Hihifo.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad.
Healthcare in Wallis and Futuna
Healthcare is free in Wallis and Futuna. Agence de Santé (in French) operates 2 hospitals:
- SIA on Wallis
- Kaleveleve on Futuna
In an emergency, the SIA hospital in Wallis and the Kaleveleve annex facility in Futuna will take care of you.
Healthcare for residents
If you plan to live in Wallis and Futuna, consult the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about long-term entitlement to healthcare under the French national system.
DWP Overseas Medical Benefits helpline: +44 (0)191 218 1999
You can also get English-language information about French social security services online or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about state services in Wallis and Futuna.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.