Water Treated tap water is fine to drink, but it is advisable to drink boiled or bottled water where treated water is not available. Health No immunisations are compulsory unless travelling from areas infected with Yellow Fever or Cholera. However, it is recommended to have Hepatitis A and B immunisation. It is advisable to drink bottled water outside of Noumea and take precautions against mosquitos as dengue fever and filariasis can occur. Medical Facilities Medical facilities in Noumea are good, with private doctors and a hospital that also provides emergency and outpatient services.
Facilities are more limited in outlying centres.