The Dayton Peace Accords ended fighting and reduced tension in the region. The remaining formerly Serb-held area of eastern Slavonia is currently under United Nations administration. The region will gradually be reintegrated into Croatia in 1997. Isolated incidents of civil unrest are not uncommon, and it is not possible to enter the region without prior authorization from the United Nations. Health facilities in Croatia, although generally of Western caliber, are under severe strain.
Some medicines are in short supply.
Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical coverage is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provision for medical evacuation, has proven to be useful. Such crimes are more likely to occur in bus or railroad stations. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.