For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are present, but rare. Lebanese hospitals are very modern and well-equipped and many doctors are highly qualified, reputed to be among the best in the world.
All doctors speak either English or French.
Visitors who are not insured and require hospitalisation should contact their Embassy for advice. Standards at Lebanon's public hospitals are much lower. Columbus Press Ltd 1999.