Health safety issues are only touched on briefly here. Please check other resources for more info.
Consider an insurance.
Vaccinations are debated if worth the risks. Strong arguments exists on both sides. Inform yourself and make your own decision.
Food & Drink: always use only bottled or filtered water. Eat inside campus. Always warm food! Ask for a new plate if the dish is not hot when served. Avoid open stalls where flies can reach the food on display. Do not over-eat!
If sick: Always consult medical professionals if you notice a decrease in health. Do not take the symptoms too easy.
In past years, some private medical clinics have provided patients with more treatment than necessary to procure larger payments from travel insurance companies – get a second opinion if possible. In the late 1990s, several travellers were killed in a dangerous food scam in Agra and Varanasi after being fed food spiked with bacteria by restaurants linked to dodgy clinics. This scam has thankfully been quashed, but there’s always the chance it could reappear.
Most bottled water is legit, but always ensure the lid seal is intact and check that the bottom of the bottle hasn't been tampered with.
Consider an insurance.
Vaccinations are debated if worth the risks. Strong arguments exists on both sides. Inform yourself and make your own decision.
Food & Drink: always use only bottled or filtered water. Eat inside campus. Always warm food! Ask for a new plate if the dish is not hot when served. Avoid open stalls where flies can reach the food on display. Do not over-eat!
If sick: Always consult medical professionals if you notice a decrease in health. Do not take the symptoms too easy.
In past years, some private medical clinics have provided patients with more treatment than necessary to procure larger payments from travel insurance companies – get a second opinion if possible. In the late 1990s, several travellers were killed in a dangerous food scam in Agra and Varanasi after being fed food spiked with bacteria by restaurants linked to dodgy clinics. This scam has thankfully been quashed, but there’s always the chance it could reappear.
Most bottled water is legit, but always ensure the lid seal is intact and check that the bottom of the bottle hasn't been tampered with.
