Jimma Health Center, Jimma – Yellow Fever Vaccination

Jimma Health Center is one of the important health providers in Jimma, Ethiopia. This hospital is dedicated to improving maternal and child health by actively participating in research and community health issues. This hospital serves a large local population for essential health services, including yellow fever vaccination. Jimma Health Center in Jimma is recognized as a provider of travel-related vaccinations, including the yellow fever vaccine. This designation is confirmed by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), which lists Jimma Health Center among the limited facilities in Ethiopia authorized to administer travel vaccines such as yellow fever.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Process at Jimma Health Center, Jimma

The yellow fever vaccine is recommended and required for travelers aged 9 months or older traveling from countries with yellow fever risk.

Provide your passport to register yellow fever vaccination.

It is advised to receive the vaccine at least 10 days before travel to meet international entry requirements.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

After receiving the vaccine, you may be asked to wait for a short observation period to check side effects.  Once the vaccine is done, Jimma Health Center is authorized to issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), which is valid for life and required for international travel from or through Ethiopia.

Precaution

Be cautious of individuals offering yellow fever certificates (“Yellow Cards”) outside the hospital without administering the actual vaccine. These fraudulent certificates are not valid and may lead to serious issues with immigration.

Location and Contact

Address: MRGH+HW7, Jimma, Ethiopia