The standard and availability of healthcare in Northern Cyprus is very high with a choice of private or state run clinics and hospitals. Wherever you decide to go you will find hospitals, doctors and dentists provide excellent healthcare and one thing you will first notice is how spotless these places are. If you are coming to North Cyprus on holiday there is no requirement for you to have any vaccinations or other medical treatments before you arrive.

The central state hospital of North Cyprus is located in Nicosia but there are other smaller hospitals too.  These smaller hospitals can be found in Kyrenia, Famagusta, Guzelyurt and Lefke.  There are also a number of medical clinics and these are usually located in the smaller towns and villages. The hospitals in Kyrenia and Famagusta are other two well maintained hospitals.

Private clinics are another option when it comes to health care and there are a number of English speaking doctors who run their own clinics. These clinics are mainly in the major towns. Medical treatment in these clinics is not free and can be quite expensive so make sure that you have holiday insurance to cover these costs. The majority of the time holiday makers experience upset stomachs and this is mainly due to a mixture of too much sun during the day, change in diet or, and too much alcohol.  You should try taking Imodium which will quickly relieve this problem. 

Insect bites can also cause problems and many people have allergic reactions to these.  Some antihistamine cream should help with this. Snake bites are very rare. The emergency telephone number for an ambulance is 112 or alternatively make your own way from North Cyprus hotel to the hospital with you North Cyprus car hire. Also enormous number pharmacies are scattered across Northern Cyprus and they provide an excellent service. They have a vast knowledge of how to treat healthcare symptoms and can provide you with information or drugs to make you feel more comfortable on your North Cyprus holidays.