Risk / Health Info for Azerbaijan

Ensure that all of your routine vaccinations are up to date before travelling to Azerbaijan. Health facilities are limited in the country, even in the capital city of Baku. If you plan to travel outside the capital, you should carry a medical kit.

It is highly recommended that you purchase travel medical insurance before you leave Canada because provincial or territorial health plans may not cover medical costs while you’re in Azerbaijan. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.

Altitude in Azerbaijan

Parts of Azerbaijan are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.

Malaria in Azerbaijan

Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Azerbaijan at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.