Medically Reviewed By: Dr Jana Lim | MBChB, MMed (FM) | Board-Accredited Family Physician
MBChB, MMed (FM) | Board-Accredited Family Physician
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Travelling to Ghana for Cape Coast castles, the canopy walkway at Kakum and Accra's live music? It is one of West Africa's most welcoming introductions. A yellow fever certificate is checked at the airport, and it is the one item that can stop a trip rather than merely spoil it.
Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, MMR, typhoid and yellow fever are typically recommended for Ghana. Meningococcal, mpox, cholera, rabies and malaria tablets depend on your route and the time of year. Book at least a fortnight ahead, because the certificate only becomes valid 10 days after vaccination.
At Singapore Women's Clinic, we provide a range of travel vaccinations, preventive medication and travel health advice for solo travellers and families alike.
Travel Vaccine Package Prices for Ghana
| Package | Price* |
|---|---|
|
Essential Package — Typically Advised Vaccines Hepatitis A: $101.37, Hepatitis B: $54.50, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): From $0, Typhoid: $49.05, Yellow fever: $233.26 |
From $438.18 |
|
Complete Package — Typically + Sometimes Advised Vaccines Hepatitis A: $101.37, Hepatitis B: $54.50, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): From $0, Typhoid: $49.05, Yellow fever: $233.26, Cholera: $136.25, Meningococcal: From $109, Rabies: $263.78 |
From $947.21 |
| Individual Vaccines | |
| Cholera | $136.25 per dose |
| COVID-19 | From $0 per dose |
| Flu | From $0 per dose |
| Hepatitis A | $101.37 per dose |
| Hepatitis B | $54.50 per dose |
| Meningococcal | From $109 per dose |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | From $0 per dose |
| Rabies | $263.78 per dose |
| Typhoid | $49.05 per dose |
| Yellow fever | $233.26 per dose |
| Preventive Medication | |
| Malaria tablets | From $1.09 per tab |
| Immunity Testing | |
| Hepatitis A IgG Antibody | $43.60 |
| Hepatitis Bs Antibody (HBsAb) / Antigen (HBsAg) | $13.08 |
| Measles IgG Antibody | $100.28 |
*Prices are NETT and inclusive of GST. Vaccines are priced per dose unless stated.
Payment Options We Accept
Checking Your Immunity Before Vaccination
If you were vaccinated as a child, or you think you have had the illness before, a blood test can check whether you are still protected before you book a vaccine. We can test immunity to hepatitis A, hepatitis B and measles. Where a result shows you are protected, the dose may not be needed. Results take a few days, so allow for that when you plan your appointments.
Vaccines Recommended for Ghana
| Vaccine | When advised | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Typically advised for most travellers if unvaccinated, from 1 year old | $101.37 per dose |
| Hepatitis B | Typically advised for most travellers if unvaccinated, at any age | $54.50 per dose |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | Typically advised for most travellers if not fully vaccinated, with measles rising worldwide | From $0 per dose |
| Typhoid | Typically advised for most travellers especially smaller cities, rural areas, or staying with relatives | $49.05 per dose |
| Yellow fever | Typically advised for most travellers and required at the border from 9 months | $233.26 per dose |
| Cholera | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for travel to areas with active transmission | $136.25 per dose |
| Meningococcal | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for the meningitis belt in the dry season | From $109 per dose |
| Mpox | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for close or intimate contact with new partners while travelling | — |
| Rabies | Sometimes advised depending on itinerary for long stays, rural travel, or contact with animals | $263.78 per dose |
| COVID-19 | Advised to keep up to date with repeat doses | From $0 per dose |
| Influenza (flu) | Advised to keep up to date with repeat doses | From $0 per dose |
The information on this page is taken from CDC destination advice for Ghana and Ministry of Health, Singapore. If you are unsure which of these apply to you, it is best to consult a doctor, who can advise on which vaccines you need based on your destination, your itinerary and your medical history.
Malaria Prevention for Ghana
Malaria may be present in all areas of Ghana. Most cases are the falciparum type, the one most likely to become serious quickly.
Malaria pills, also called malaria prophylaxis, do not stop you being bitten. They work by killing the parasite in your bloodstream before it has a chance to multiply and make you ill, which is why they are taken daily through the trip and for a period after you leave.
At Singapore Women’s Clinic, we provide malaria pills in addition to travel vaccinations. It is best to consult our doctor 4 to 6 weeks before you fly, so that any tablets can be matched to your route and to medicines you already take. A later appointment is still worth making, as the course itself is usually started only 2 days before you arrive.
Vaccination Certificate Requirements for Entry and Re-Entry
Whether you need a certificate depends on the countries you pass through or come from. Before you travel, check your full route against the current list of countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission published by Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
Entering Ghana
Required of all arriving travellers from age 9 months, whichever country you arrive from.
The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination.
Returning to Singapore
Singapore requires a yellow fever certificate if you have recently travelled to a country with yellow fever risk. It follows your route, not your destination, so it can apply even when the country you are visiting has no risk.
- Applies to all travellers, including Singapore residents, of any nationality.
- Includes airport transits of more than 12 hours in an affected country.
- Valid from 10 days after vaccination, then for life.
- Without a valid certificate you may be quarantined for six days under the Infectious Diseases Act, counted from the date you left the affected country.
- Exempt: Children aged one year and below; Travellers with a medical contraindication to the vaccine.
Travel Medical Kit
At Singapore Women’s Clinic, we also provide travel medical kits, curated by our doctors, to help you manage common travel issues such as diarrhoea, motion sickness, and minor injuries. Each kit is compact and cabin-friendly.
- $48 for the basic kit
- $68 for the kit with additional first aid items
No appointment is required. You may walk in to purchase the kit during clinic hours.
Other Destinations
Contact us with your destination and we will confirm which vaccinations are recommended.
