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. Avoid swimming and paddling in stagnant water. Swimming pools which are well-chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Trachoma is reported to be common.
Tick-borne relapsing fever, cutaneaous leismaniasis and hepatitis A , B and E occur. Medical insurance is essential.