Fiocruz Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil 15-18 March, 2027 info@icbtmconference.com  |  icbtm.brazil2027@gmail.com

Safety Information

Visitor Safety Guidelines

Practical Advice for International Attendees

Recife is a large Brazilian city, and visitors should take the same basic precautions they would in any major international destination.

Safety information. We recommend:

  • Keep valuables discreet.
  • Avoid displaying expensive cameras, watches or jewelry unnecessarily.
  • Use official taxis or reputable transportation applications (Uber or 99Pop).
  • Avoid walking alone in unfamiliar areas at night.
  • Keep your passport and important documents secure.
  • Use hotel safes when available.
  • Follow local beach warnings and instructions.
  • Ask your hotel or conference staff for advice about areas to visit at night.

For emergency situations in Brazil

These emergency hotlines are toll-free and accessible 24/7 from any mobile or landline phone:

Police
190
Military Police (Polícia Militar)
Fire & Rescue
193
Firefighters (Corpo de Bombeiros)
Medical emergency / SAMU
192
Ambulance & Emergency Medical

Health & Travel Insurance

International participants are strongly encouraged to obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, hospitalization, travel interruption and other unexpected expenses.

Participants who take prescription medication should travel with sufficient medication for their stay and carry appropriate documentation.