Sudan Red Sea Health & Hospitals

Current vaccination certificates against yellow fever, typhoid and cholera must be produced by foreigners upon entry. Prophylactics against malaria are advised, so make sure you get a specific anti-malaria medication from your physician before you arrive in Sudan. It is recommended to consult with your physician 2 months before leaving. Also, your Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio and Hepatitis A and B should all be up to date before leaving. An international health insurance policy is highly recommended. Most insurance policies do not cover divers, so check if you need additional insurance for this.

When traveling to the Red Sea with its desert environment, the three major hazards are dehydration, sunburn and an upset stomach. Drink plenty of mineral water and isotonic drinks (like coke and sprite), use high-factor sunscreens, and wear a hat and sunglasses. A change in diet often results in upset stomachs. Never drink tap water, and check the seal on bottled water. Prefer cooked food or peeled fresh fruit/vegetables, and use mineral water to brush your teeth, and to wash fruit/vegetables. Eat in restaurants that are busy, and where both the establishment and the staff look clean.

Public toilets are better avoided. Use the toilet facilities of mid to top-range hotels, and of western-style or tourist restaurants. Toilet paper, if available, should be disposed off in the bins provided, as local toilet systems can only take so much of it. If you travel to the desert, don't throw toilet paper away or bury it, take a plastic bag with you and dispose of it later.

Red Sea Local Time & Weather

Time: GMT plus 3 hours