There is a local clinic & pharmacy in the village and across the boarder a state hospital (border hours 8am to 5pm). Ponta do Ouro is a low malaria area. Locals do not take meds. Travellers venturing north of Maputo should take malaria meds. Bring your own meds and repellant. Arrange vaccinations & travel medical insurance prior to arriving. Bring a ﬁrst aid kit & any necessary prescriptions for the duration of your stay. Bring your own motion sickness medication if you have a tendency to be sea sick.