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What about the health risks and safety in Myanmar?

Health risks in Myanmar include: cholera, dengue fever, hepatitis, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, rabies and typhoid. We strongly recommend you visit either your personal physician or a travel health clinic, four to eight weeks before your departure. Up-to-date professional advice should be sought before deciding how to proceed with vaccinations, as medical opinion is divided over the effectiveness. The risk of malaria exists all year round throughout the country, except in bigger towns such as Yangon and Mandalay.
Medical facilities comparable with western standards are very limited in Myanmar and can only really be found in Yangon and Mandalay. Many doctors have been educated in Europe (especially in the UK) but have limited access to modern medicines or up to date information. All travelers visiting Myanmar with Khiri Travel must show proof of health insurance upon arrival in the country. This way, if there is an emergency, we can assist and make sure you will receive the necessary medical attention in Myanmar, or in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, where the best medical facilities are available.

Regarding the safety, Myanmar is a very safe country for traveling. Bag grabbing or assaults are very rare. Foreign visitors are considered guests and are welcomed by the entire population with respect and curiosity. As a precaution it is, of course, always better not to leave money or valuables laying around in your hotel room, or elsewhere, but to carry your money with you, or place it in the safe in your hotel. Besides the normal precautions, avoid getting directly involved in any political activities in the country.