What health concerns are there in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka boasts relatively high health standards compared to most other countries in the region and some of its health facilities are on par with those of more developed nations. Certificates of immunization are not required by officials unless they have travelled through some area where there is a high prevalence of some infectious disease. Travellers are required to have the standard vaccinations in place. Cholera immunization is also suggested. Antimalarial tablets, as prescribed by your doctor, should be started about a week before your planned arrival in the island and continued at least two weeks after your departure from the country. However, malaria is prevalent only in some areas of the country, but precautionary measures are always advised. Other mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya are very common in Sri Lanka so mosquito repellents are always a handy item to have in your luggage. A quite effective natural mosquito repellent, which is widely and easily ava
