A Travelers Guide to Healthcare in
South Africa
The Cost of Healthcare in South Africa
State healthcare can cost around
ZAR 55
per visit, compared to around
ZAR 350 – ZAR 400
per consultation through private healthcare services
Payment Methods Available in South Africa
If you are not using insurance, major credit and debit cards are accepted. Cash is still a widely accepted payment method too
Visiting a Pharmacy
Pharmacies in South Africa are easily accessible and can be found in shopping malls or main streets.
Most close at
5pm
or
7pm
If you need to contact emergency services in South Africa, you can call
112
from any mobile phone
Emergency & After-Hours Healthcare
Seeing a Specialist
Like many other countries, you will usually need to be referred to a specialist by a GP
Telehealth Services
Although still in the early stages of adoption, all kinds of telehealth services are available in South Africa
Download the
Air
Doctor
app to find a doctor in South Africa