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HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE
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TIME IS NEEDED TO ACCLIMATISE TO THE HIGH ALTITUDE AND
LOW OXYGEN LEVEL. PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM HEART AILMENTS
OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SHOULD CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE
TRAVELLING.
MEDICAL SERVICES ARE ADEQUATE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
HOWEVER, MODERN FACILITIES ARE NOT ALWAYS AVAILABLE.
THE COUNTRY HAS AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF HEALTH WORKERS.
REGIONAL AND DISTRICT CLINICS AND THE CENTRAL HOSPITAL
IN ASMARA DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES.
CHEMISTS CAN BE FOUND IN LARGER TOWNS. VISITORS SHOULD
BRING A SUPPLY OF ANY NECESSARY DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS.
HEALTH INSURANCE IS STRONGLY ADVISED. |
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