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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