Greenland - Health
Greenland is a remote country with a limited health system. There is usually one hospital in all towns, and in the settlements a nursing clinic. In the event of acute illness, treatment is free of charge in Greenland. For practical information about hospitals in Greenland, see here.
Rules governing health care provision for temporary residents in Greenland, please see the Visit Greenland website.
The Greenland Ministry of Health advises that you take a comprehensive health travel insurance policy that covers all aspects of ill health, including sudden onset of disease emergencies, hospital admission, therapy, medication, dental care and home transportation. Make sure that your insurance policy also covers ambulance transportation from sparsely populated or desolate areas in Greenland.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:
Aside from routine vaccines, the CDC recommends vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, measles and rabies.
Mosquitos:
There are mosquitoes and midges (small black flies) in the summer months, approximately from June to August. When the first night frost appears they disappear. Greenland’s coast is big, and the night frost happens sooner in some places than others, depending on where you are.
A head-net is essential if ashore during the summer (especially July) to prevent the clouds of mosquitoes, midges and mini-flies getting into eyes, noses and ears. Such nets are widely sold in Greenland.
Bite Prevention:
Use a repellent containing 20%-30% DEET or 20% Picaridin on exposed skin. Re-apply according to manufacturer’s directions.
Wear neutral-coloured (beige, light grey) long-sleeved clothing.
Pre-soak or spray outer layer clothing and gear with permethrin.
Ensure that hatch and window screens work properly.
Prescription Drugs:
It is recommended that visitors bring their own medicine and any other medication that is used regularly, as special products are not always available.
Emergency Numbers:
Use 112 in case of an accident.
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It will help to have at least VHF on board preferably with AIS.
Moreover an Iridium set are recommended.
SpaceX satellite system is said to be useful up to 76°N on the west coast of Greenland.
As of 16 March 2020 its been reported two cases of COVID-19 in Nuuk. All arriving ships and sail boats are subject of 14 day quarantine.
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Subject: 9H9573 – INFO – 08-18-1256 – LR – HEAVIER ICE CONDITIONS
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:06:44 +0000
NORDREG IQALUIT 181256 UTC AUG 2018
Good morning,
Due to heavier than normal ice concentrations in the Canadian Arctic waters north of 70 degrees, the Canadian Coast Guard, recommends that pleasure craft do not navigate in the Beaufort Sea, Barrow, Peel Sound, Franklin Strait and Prince Regent.
CCG icebreakers cannot safely escort pleasure craft. Operators of pleasure craft considering a northwest passage should also consider the risk of having to winter in a safe haven in the Arctic, or in the case of an emergency, be evacuated from beset vessels. Safety of mariners is our primary concern.
REGARDS,
NORDREG CANADA
181256UTC\LR
22nd August: OCC tweeted
A message forwarded by Victor Wejer indicates that at least 22 vessels are affected and several have turned back to Greenland.
Not a place for the solo sailor, you will probably have to abandon your yacht there. Think about taking extra crew in case you need to do 20-minute growler watches on the bow in fog.
Even in summer fog is cold and your face and hands even with gloves will get cold after 20 minutes of growler watching on the bow. A fantastic cruising area, whales to be seen every other day, but take a strong crew with you.