What are medical and health facilities like in Bali?
For minor complaints requiring doctors visits and medication, there are a full range of both local and foreign operated clinics. The staff at alam sari will ensure that all those participating in Learning in Bali sponsored courses are aware of local options if they need them. Most medication can be bought at local pharmacies (apotiks) although specialist drugs and medicines may be difficult to find or expensive-better to bring your own. Local hospitals vary in quality. For treatment of minor illness and injury they offer good service at reasonable prices. Foreign operated clinics also offer such service with English or other foreign language speaking staff however the cost of treatment is higher. However for emergency surgery or major illness evacuation to Jakarta, Singapore or Australia is usually recommended. Make sure you have adequate medical insurance.
