See the Health appendix for further information.
Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk.