Only eat well cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Hepatitis A occurs and Hepatitis B is endemic. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are well-chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Visceral leishmaniasis is common in the northwest.
Rabies is present. 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. Medical care is provided free of charge to those who cannot afford to pay.