General Conditions
Medical care is not free to foreign visitors, who will be expected to pay a heavy price on the spot. In hospitals, medical care can be of a low standard with poor hygiene; for better health care, bribery often works. Bring along prescription drugs and other necessities, as medicines are scarce. Evacuation insurance should be considered for businesspeople on extended stays. Most illnesses are preventable either through vaccination, or by taking the necessary precautions against infection. All travelers should visit either a travel health clinic or their personal physician four to eight weeks before departure for regular vaccinations and any specific medications needed for travel.

Vaccinations Required: none

Food and Water
Do not drink tap water unless boiled or chemically treated, and avoid drinking anything with ice in it; avoid fruits and vegetables unless they can be peeled or are precooked; and stay away from un-pasteurized dairy products, including ice cream. Do not eat raw or undercooked meat or fish, as it may contain harmful poisons or parasites.

Medical Precautions
It is important for all travelers to bring medications for travelers' diarrhea, along with a personal medical kit complete with necessary medications, including syringes and a physician's letter documenting their medical usage. This kit should include extra pairs of contact lenses and glasses, as well as any specific medications for travelers' diarrhea, allergies, motion sickness, or other over-the-counter medication, as supplies are often limited and expensive.

HIV/AIDS is present. Use condoms for all sexual encounters, and avoid blood transfusions or injections