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Precautions to Take During Your Travel

Health, Safety, And Securities

Malaria risk exists all over the country. It is advisable to take anti-malaria tabs before travelling to Kenya and especially the coast or the western part of Kenya. Nairobi is relatively safer when it comes to malaria attacks.

Water: Bottled water is available and the only guaranteed safe drinking water. Make sure you buy your bottled water from reputable outlets as some of the bottled water is not upto standard. Avoid drinking water straight from the taps. Alternatively boil the water first and cool it for drinking.
Travelers' Diarrhea - Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers. Travelers' Diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout the region and can contaminate food or water. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe.

Make sure you swim in swimming pools whose water has been treated. This will protect you from many water borne diseases like Bilharzia.
Insect bites - many diseases carried by insects can be prevented by protecting yourself against insect bites. For example carry insect repellants to apply on your body before going out and especially at night.

Take a kit of sterilised syringe needles for any possible injections needed, as well as drip needles for emergencies.
If you are on medication, carry all the medicine you require as you may have a problem getting some of the medicines here. Some Chemists also stock generics which may not be as good as the original medicine.
You could also carry a pack of painkillers, first aid kit and creams for insect bites etc.You are therefore requested to take great care when first venturing into unfamiliar building or surroundings.Upsets stomachs are common occurance whilst abroad and can often be attributed to ,for example, the change in climate or ice cold drinks.Local hygiene and food preparations standards are not to blame as a mere change in diet and water can upset the stomachs.Sensible precaution need to be taken especially with regard to rawfood, drinking water and ice drinks.

Pregnancy

Most airlines will refuse permission for women to fly who will be 28 weeks or more weeks pregnant on the date of return travel.Failure to comply with airline regulations may result in cancellation and denial of boarding and we cannot be held liable for any such occurance.
There are good medical facilities in Nairobi and Mombasa. The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) safety communication centre (24 hour) help tourists in difficulty (Tel: (2) 604 767)

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