The local currency is the Kyat broken into 100 pyas. Political tension in Myanmar is very high and can be the cause of sporadic violence. Myanma Airways International is the national carrier. There is an international airport at Yangon. Myanmar has a domestic airline called Myanma Airways that flies to major towns within Myanmar, but because of the terrible safety record of the airline it is not recommended.
Trachoma is present.
Polio and Typhoid vaccinations are recommended.