Clinics and First Aid Centers
Most lodges, camps and hotels have
an in-house nurse or doctor who work round the clock and will be
at your assistance in case you require any medical attention. In
the unfortunate circumstan ce you fall sick while on safari do inform
the nurse/doctor attending to you of any medication you might have
taken prior to being treated. We advice our guest to inform us while booking their safari of any
condition or cause of concern regarding health such as special diet,
diabetes etc so as to offer you the best service possible.
Malaria Jabs
Malaria is prevalent in
some areas of the country and guests are advised to receive Malaria
jabs prior to their safari. Mosquito nets and repellant's
are supplied in all hotels but it is also advisable that you bring
some along. Do remember to carry your sun screen lotion; for the
weather can be maddening hot. FLYING DOCTORS Flying doctor service provide
air ambulance evacuation service for medical emergencies and it operates
24 hours a day throughout the year. Patients using this service
are accompanied by an emergency Physician and/or a critical care
nurse. amref.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is a viral disease that has caused large epidemics in Africa and the Americas. It can be recognized from historic texts stretching back 400 years. Infection causes a wide spectrum of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. The "yellow" in the name is explained by the jaundice that affects some patients. Although an effective vaccine has been available for 60 years, the number of people infected over the last two decades has increased and yellow fever is now a serious public health issue again.
Cause
The disease is caused by the yellow fever virus, which belongs to the flavivirus group. In Africa there are two distinct genetic types (called topotypes) associated with East and West Africa. South America has two different types, but since 1974 only one has been identified as the cause of disease outbreaks.
Symptoms
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Hospitals and Doctors
A broad selection of highly qualified doctors, surgeons and dentists exit in both Nairobi and Mombasa and all major Kenyan towns. Most lodges and hotels offer resident medical staff and maintain radio or telephone contact with the flying Doctor Service, which specializes in air evacuations and emergency treatment in East Africa. Learn how you can apply for temporary membership
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