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Health Requirements:
All visitors must get anti-malaria medication - consult your pharmacist
about the right kind. As the disease is transmitted via infected
mosquitoes: prevent bites by using mosquito repelling lotions or
stick, wearing long and wearing long-sleeved clothing, trousers
and socks when outside at night (when they're most active) and sleeping
under a bed net or in a room/tent with mosquito proofing (remember
to keep the flaps zipped at all times.
Immunisation against hepatitis A and B and tetanus is recommended
Visitors from or passing through a cholera zone must be able
to produce a valid certificate of immunisation. Air travellers who
only pass through the airports of such a zone need not worry about
this
Speak to your doctor before you travel - get accurate and current
advice on inoculation requirements and any recently recognized medical
precautions that may be necessary.
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