Madagascar Health
Health
Health Unlike most other southern African countries, AIDS is not yet a major problem in Madagascar. However, you should take no risks and avoid unprotected sex in all cases. Research malaria prophylaxis options, and follow through. Degree of risk: high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: malaria and plague are high risks in some locations water contact disease: schistosomiasis (2004). Safety Madagascar is a fairly safe country. You must, however, respect some simple principles: Don't walk around at night in big cities. Don't show signs of riches (cameras, jewels, ...). Don't resist in case of aggression. Keep your eyes on your stuff when you take public transportation or go to markets where numerous pickpockets swarm.
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