WHY TRAVEL HEALTH MATTERS

By providing professional travel health services, we’re helping travelers make the most of their journeys. Helping diverse people connect. 

Bridging cultural differences and improving understanding. 

Realising the strength in our diversity.

WE ARE OPEN AND READY TO ASSIST

Book your appointment for VACCINES or update your routine CHILDHOOD OR ADULT VACCINES.

Make a Vaccination Booking

CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

Travel During the Pandemic

PCR Testing for Travellers

PCR-Coronavirus testing for travellers.

NO NASAL SWAB REQUIRED!

For all PCR related queries, please call 010 900 30 31

All the information around PCR and Quarantine for Inbound Travellers.

From online application forms to a step by step guide to the South African inbound quarantine process.

Read more: PCR-and-Quarantine-for-Inbound-Travellers

Do you want to travel abroad again?

Some countries and /or airlines have placed specific requirements for preventing infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in place.

Read more: Corona-Testing-for-Travellers

Corona Virus Resources

What you need to know about the Coronavirus Disease.

Read more: Coronavirus-Disease-COVID-19-Pandemic/

RSA Corona Virus Portal

What you need to know about the Coronavirus Disease.

Read more: https://sacoronavirus.co.za/

KEEPING TRAVELLERS HEALTHY SINCE 1990

Specialised Services

Canadian Immigration Medicals

Johannesburg

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Oil and Gas UK Medical Examinations

Johannesburg

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South African MARiTIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA) MEDICAL

Johannesburg

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Dive Medical Examinations

Cape Town

Northcliff

Aviation Medical Examinations

Stellenbosch 

George 

Northcliff (Arranged)

TRAVEL DOCTOR PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING

Informational Videos

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES JAPAN

 

New Dates: 23 July 2021 – 08 August 2021

Fifty-six years after having organised the Olympic Games, the Japanese capital will be hosting a Summer edition for the second time.

Prepare yourself with our practical travel-health checklist and guide.

Travel Health Advice

SLEEPING SICKNESS

 

Not Every Fever is  Malaria.

 

A second patient from the north of Malawi and the sixth from southern Africa in less than 10 months has been admitted to  a hospital in Johannesburg. Travel Doctor reminds all travellers to avoid tsetse bites when visiting wildlife reserves in Southern Africa in the coming summer months.

 

Sleeping Illness Infographic Available here

Measles

1 Infected person will pass it on to 18 non-immune persons.

The highly contagious disease is spread by droplets through the air &
touching infected surfaces long after the infected person has left a room.

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Malaria

Travel Doctor associates are all experienced in the management of all aspects of malaria including preventative measures, chemo-prophylaxis and disease diagnosis and management.

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Vaccines

Travel Doctor associates are all experienced in the management of all aspects of malaria including preventative measures, chemo-prophylaxis and disease diagnosis and management.

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Malaria Pocket Guide

Download online Malaria Pocket Guide in PDF format

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Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

This interactive dashboard/map provides the latest global numbers and numbers by country of COVID-19 cases on a daily basis.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Our Comprehensive Services

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Before you depart

Travel Health Education
The road to healthy travel starts with travel health education, supported by vaccines and prophylaxis. During your travel health consultation, you’ll be informed of potential travel health risks, and how to sensibly avoid them, optimising your travel experience.
Vaccines

Travel Doctor associates will tailor vaccine schedules to your health profile, itinerary and budget. Travel Doctor associates are all WHO and DOH designated Yellow Fever vaccinations centres.

See our Vaccines Recommended per country list here

Malaria
Travel Doctor associates are all experienced in the management of all aspects of malaria including preventative measures, chemo-prophylaxis and disease diagnosis and management.
Personalised Medical Kit
Customised personal- medical kits with individually scripted medication. Tailored medical kits made to order.
Pre-Travel Medical examination
Traveller’s fitness for the journey – the elderly or chronically ill traveller (Pre-existing illness)
Travel Insurance

We assess the suitability of travel health insurance cover for pre-existing illness cover, age-related and chronic disease.

For more information Click Here

While you’re away

Disabled Traveller Assistance
Expert assistance with all medical aspects of travel arrangements for disabled travellers.
Telephonic Medical Advice and Referral
Travellers experiencing severe medical problems, can contact our medical centre for advice on self-treatment and potential referral or medical evacuation.
Returned Traveller Examination
Examination of ill returned travellers with suspected travel-related illness e.g. malaria, bilharzia, trypanosomiasis etc.

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When you return

Returned Traveller Examination
Examination of ill returned travellers with suspected travel-related illness e.g. malaria, bilharzia, trypanosomiasis etc.
Tropical disease screening
Travellers returned from the tropics will be examined with additional laboratory screening (as indicated) performed aimed at identifying potential tropical disease.

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Before you depart

Travel Health Education
The road to healthy travel starts with travel health education, supported by vaccines and prophylaxis. During your travel health consultation, you’ll be informed of potential travel health risks, and how to sensibly avoid them, optimising your travel experience.
Vaccines
Travel Doctor associates will tailor vaccine schedules to your health profile, itinerary and budget. Travel Doctor associates are all WHO and DOH designated Yellow Fever vaccinations centres.
Malaria
Travel Doctor associates are all experienced in the management of all aspects of malaria including preventative measures, chemo-prophylaxis and disease diagnosis and management.
Personalised Medical Kit
Customised personal- medical kits with individually scripted medication. Tailored medical kits made to order.
Pre-Travel Medical examination
Traveller’s fitness for the journey – the elderly or chronically ill traveller (Pre-existing illness)

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While you’re away

Travel Insurance
We assess the suitability of travel health insurance cover for pre-expositing, age-related and chronic disease.
Disabled Traveller Assistance
Expert assistance with all medical aspects of travel arrangements for disabled travellers.
Telephonic Medical Advice and Referral
Travellers experiencing severe medical problems, can contact our medical centre for advice on self-treatment and potential referral or medical evacuation.
Returned Traveller Examination
Examination of ill returned travellers with suspected travel-related illness e.g. malaria, bilharzia, trypanosomiasis etc.

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When you return

Returned Traveller Examination
Examination of ill returned travellers with suspected travel-related illness e.g. malaria, bilharzia, trypanosomiasis etc.
Tropical disease screening
Travellers returned from the tropics will be examined with additional laboratory screening (as indicated) performed aimed at identifying potential tropical disease.

Clinic Locations

Telephone

Tel. (South Africa): 0861 300 911
Tel. (International): +27 11 888 5505
Fax (International): +27 11 214 9029
E-mail Address: info@traveldoctor.co.za

Clinics

>>  Johannesburg

>>  Northcliff

>>  Cape Town

>>  Stellenbosch

>>  George

>>  Hout Bay

>>  Modderfontein

 

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