|
Given the huge number of resorts (many of them four and five stars) in the Maldives, it’s a relatively safe place to visit, health-wise. Visitors are advised to get immunizations for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A Hepatitis B and those that intend to dive should get a medical check prior to going.
In addition to this, ensure that your general health is good prior to travel and consider taking a basic medical kit (although most resorts have adequate facilities to treat minor problems that may occur).
Dining in the resorts is usually very safe. The well known resorts have very high standards with regards to the quality of food offered and most employ highly skilled professional chefs to prepare meals for guests. The only time you may be at slightly higher risk is when eating in individual places such as Cafes in Male (though even these places are generally fine).
Each resort has its own water desalination plant and bottled water is readily available in all islands. Make sure that you drink only bottled water during your stay.
Some of the common health problems that may occur to travelers include heatstroke/exhaustion, motion sickness and sunburn. Some infectious diseases may include fungal infections, diarrhea hepatitis. Some diseases may also be spread through insects, such as Malaria
Dengue fever. Also, be careful when spending time in the water it’s possible to pick up cuts, bites stings.
Vaccinations
Normally, no vaccinations are required by the Maldives authorities. However, if you are from a Central African nation or South American, or if you have traveled through these areas to get here you need to have a valid certificate indicating that you have been vaccinated against yellow fever. If not, you do not need any specific vaccination certificates to get into the Maldives. If you want to be extra careful, do consult your personal physician for his recommendations.
Hospitals & Medical Facilities
Maldives has excellent medical and dental services, pharmacies, a large government hospital and many private clinics in the capital city of Male’, all of the resorts are also equipped with outstanding medical facilities and clinics.
Climate In The Maldives
The Maldives enjoys a tropical climate which means its temperature tends to stay between 25 32 degrees c. The optimum time to go tends to be between December band April (this is supported by the higher prices during these times) because this is when the weather is most calm and has the least rainfall.
Recommended Resorts
|
|
