Algeria / Main health risks in Algeria

Main health risks in Algeria

	Diseases transmitted by insects or animals There are sporadic cases of malaria in Algeria. Areas of transmission are scarce and mainly located in the oases of the south of the country. Leishmaniasis, transmitted by the bite of infected phlebotomine sand flies, is endemic in Algeria. Protect yourself carefully from insect bites. There are cases of animal rabies. Health authorities have reported 50 cases of bubonic plague in Algeria in 2009, some within 15 kilometers of the border to Libya, where 2 people have died of the disease. Bubonic plague is transmitted through fleas often found on rodents. The risk for travelers remains small.
	Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environment In Algeria, gastric diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions. A few cases of typhoid fever have been reported in the country. It is recommended to avoid bathing in lakes or ponds due to the risks of leishmaniasis and amebiasis in the country.
	Diseases transmitted by contact with infected people A few cases of meningitis are regularly reported in several regions.

Main health risks in Algeria

	Hospitals in Algiers El Qods Clinique, 16 Rue d'Icosium, Hydra: phone + 213 21 481 321Fax + 213 21 693 503 Clinique Chifa Hydra, Micro Zone d'Activite Hydra : phone + 213 21 605 252 Fax + 213 21 601 717 Clinique Diar Saada, 100, Chemin Abdelkader El Mouradia : phone + 213 21 698 744 Fax + 213 21 698 716
	Hospital in Oran Er Rahmane clinic, B.P. 64 Bir El Djir: phone + 213 41 56 43 51, fax + 213 41 56 43 36
	Hospitals in Tizi Ouzou Les Genets Clinic, Lotissement Hasnaova: phone + 213 26 21 5050, fax + 213 26 21 7676 Tizi Ouzou Hospital, Hospital Nedir Road: phone + 213 26 211 316