In East Greenland, the biggest towns – Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiit – have a hospital/health care center, while all other settlements in the region only have a nursing station. These facilities provide a limited range of service and treatments. Individuals with more severe medical conditions have to go to the national hospital in Nuuk or to specialized hospitals in Denmark. Therefore, the Greenlandic health authorities strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive travel health insurance that covers various aspects of healthcare needs, including sudden onset of illnesses, hospitalization, therapy, medication, dental care, and medical evacuation, including ambulance transportation from remote or isolated areas in Greenland. Additionally, it is advisable for travellers to bring their own regularly prescribed medications since specific products may not always be readily available. Below you can find the rules governing health care provision for temporary residents, which is defined as people staying in Greenland for six months or less for study or vacation.
Read about health care provisions here.
