Staying Healthy During Travel

Health risk is everywhere and they are even higher when you are travelling. Not only because certain strains of virus and diseases are just relatively higher and stronger in certain parts of the world, but also because your own immune system might not be able to adapt to the health condition of your new environment. Thus, as part of your travel preparation, seriously take your health into account. The following are few tips, which we hope will help you stay healthy during you trip to Somaliland or any other parts of the world.

Get a vaccine. Some weeks before you board the plane, find out what vaccinations and immunisations you will need and where and where you can get them. Some countries, especially those in Africa, require their visitors to get a vaccine for prevalent diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, hepatitis, and bird flu. Moreover, proof of immunisation against certain diseases is usually used to be an entry requirement, so make sure that you get the necessary vaccine.

Bring a medical kit. Wherever in Africa you intend to go, it is important to pack a complete first aid kit. This is because health centres, hospitals and doctors and few and far in rural areas. More so, medical supplies are often short. Your kit must include prescription antibiotics for a wide range of ailments, anti-diarrhoeal meds, antihistamines for allergies, first-aid supplies (including bandages, gauze, band aids and scissors), thermometer, and insect repellent.

Do not forget the water purifier. Bottled water is certainly available; however, what if you drain out of supply during a long hike in the country side? A portable water purifier that uses an ultra violet light will serve just right to provide you a clean drink no matter the source of the water.

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