International visitors need medical info — Phu Quoc has decent facilities.
Hospitals
Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital
- 5-star hospital, premium care
- English-speaking doctors
- 24/7 emergency
- Accepts AXA, Cigna, Bupa, Allianz insurance
- Cost: $50-200 for consultation
- Address: An Thoi area
Phu Quoc General Hospital
- Public hospital, basic care
- Cheaper but Vietnamese-only mostly
- OK for minor issues (food poisoning, mild fever)
- Cost: $5-20 consultation
24/7 pharmacies
- Pharmacity Duong Dong (5+ locations)
- Long Chau Pharmacy (Tran Hung Dao)
- Common meds: paracetamol, antihistamine, oresol
- Prescription not always needed
Common health issues
- Sunburn: aloe vera lotion, SPF50
- Dehydration: oresol, coconut water
- Food poisoning: probiotics, Smecta
- Jellyfish sting: vinegar, hot water rinse
- Sea urchin sting: remove spines, antiseptic
Health insurance accepted
- AXA — Vinmec direct billing
- Cigna — pre-approval required
- Bupa — direct at Vinmec
- Allianz — direct at Vinmec
- SafetyWing (digital nomad) — claim after
Emergency numbers
- 115 — Ambulance
- 113 — Police
- 114 — Fire
- Vinmec hotline: 1900 232389
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