Looking after your health whilst in SabahYou should always visit a doctor, discuss your travel plans and arrange appropriate treatment(s) before embarking on a visit to Sabah. Some treatments are necessary, but others vary as local conditions and best practice change, so up-to-date, professional advice is essential. Do not leave it until the last minute – go well in advance of your proposed trip and arrange an appropriate immunization programme. Travellers with specific medical conditions should consult a doctor to see if the trip is advisable and, if so, what particular precautions should be taken. Local contingency arrangements should be identified and arranged if necessary. Travel insurers should be made aware of specific conditions and arrangements. If you do need medical assistance while here in Sabah most routine medical requirements can be dealt with at the local medical centres which include dispensaries. The major towns have state run hospitals and the Sabah Medical Centre is a good private facility. Simple health needs such as a headache tablet can be purchased at local shops Guardian or Watsons. Medical Insurance is recommended as Malaysia does not have reciprocal health arrangements with other countries and you will be expected to pay for your treatment. If you are travelling into the more remote areas it is recommended that you take anti-malaria medication. The websites below provide detailed medical advice for people planning to visit Malaysia and some have specific guidance for Sabah. As each states clearly, they are not intended as a substitute for personal medical advice from a doctor, but do provide useful background information. Global NGO Sites www.who.int World Health Organisation (WHO) Government Sites www.smartraveller.gov.au Australia www.travelhealth.gov.hk Hong Kong www.dfa.ie Ireland www.gov.sg Singapore www.fco.gov.uk United Kingdom Travel Sites www.gapadventures.com www.get-packing.com www.iexplore.com www.lonelyplanet.com www.travelmalaysiaguide.com www.worldtravelguide.net www.worldtravels.com www.igougo.com Medical Sites www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk www.mdtravelhealth.com www.surgerydoor.co.uk www.travelturtle.co.uk www.wrongdiagnosis.com www.tripprep.com Please let us know of any other sites you find offering useful medical guidance and we will add them to the site Return to previous page Click Here Making your dreams come true in Borneo. | 
