Health Situation
Health facilities in Sri Lanka are generally acceptable, although they not always reach western standards. In particular, outside the big cities it may be difficult to receive proper medical treatments for major emergencies.
For important surgical operations it is advised to transfer the patient to his/her homeland or in the nearest country equipped for the type of intervention. In this regard we recommend making an international insurance that includes air emergency transfer of the patient.
It should be noted that there are cases of dengue (including hemorrhagic), especially during the monsoon seasons (May to September in the south-western regions and from November to April in the north-eastern ones). In any case, local authorities carry out regular cleaning campaigns to fight those dangerous mosquitoes, reducing the risk.
Recommendations:
For important surgical operations it is advised to transfer the patient to his/her homeland or in the nearest country equipped for the type of intervention. In this regard we recommend making an international insurance that includes air emergency transfer of the patient.
It should be noted that there are cases of dengue (including hemorrhagic), especially during the monsoon seasons (May to September in the south-western regions and from November to April in the north-eastern ones). In any case, local authorities carry out regular cleaning campaigns to fight those dangerous mosquitoes, reducing the risk.
Recommendations:
- It is advisable to not travel to Sri Lanka for those who are suffering from serious medical conditions that require frequent hospital care;
- It is advisable to adopt, during the stay in Sri Lanka, preventive measures against mosquito bites such as: wearing clothes that cover as much as possible the body, especially the arms and legs, use insect repellents against insect bites; stay in rooms equipped with mosquito nets, etc ...
- In case of fever, do not take aspirin without first consulting a physician as it is contraindicated in cases of dengue fever.
- To consult a doctor before departure: vaccinations against hepatitis (A and B) and tetanus are recommended;
- To bring with you a supply of medicines against common diseases (fever, headaches, intestinal problems, etc ...);
- To consume water and drink only bottled or canned, without added ice;
- To use protective sunscreen and use hats when needed.