Good personal hygiene and care with water and food supplies are essential. Hepatitis A may occur and precautions should be taken. However, as in most parts of the former Soviet Union, health care is a serious problem. For minor difficulties, visitors are advised to ask the management at their hotels for help. For major problems, visitors are well advised to seek help outside the country.
Travel insurance is, in fact, compulsory for all travellers.
Travellers are advised to contact their Embassy, in the first instance, for advice on where to get medical help.