Je part en Janvier 07 en birmanie et je suis a la recherche d'infos sur le theme de la santé dans ce beau pays.
On a deja fait le vaccin pour l'hepatite A en 2005 pour le Laos.
Pour les anti palu, je pense que ce sera le Malarone lorsque nous serons hors des grandes villes (Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan) + protection vestimentaire et Spray.
Savez vous si la prise du malarone ce justifie a Nagpali ou sur le Lac Inle ?
Doit on prendre des dispositions contre d'autres maladies ?
Est ce que des cas de chigungunya on été détéctés sur place ?
Last question : Avez vous deja connus des problemes avec quelques bestioles (Reptile, Araignés, Insectes...)
Nous n'avions pas connu de probleme au Laos, j'espere que ce sera de meme pour la birmanie.
A priori on a pas de craintes particulieres mais un homme averti en vaut 2.
Je suis allé trois fois là-bas. Faire un peu attention à la nourriture de rue, ne pas se lancer sur n'importe quoi. Les conditions sanitaires sont difficiles.
Le seul gros ennui de santé que j'ai eu, en dehors d'un ou deux légers dérangements intestinaux et d'une pharyngite due à la clim, c'est un problème hépatique dû à l'intolérance à la malarone. Dès que j'ai arrêté la prise de cet antipaludéen, j'étais sur pied. C'était la deuxième fois que cela m'arrivait, je crois bien que j'ai développé une intolérance à presque tous les antipaludéens. La première fois, c'était au Mali avec de la Savarine.
Si vous n'avez pas ce problème, mieux vaut prendre quand même ces médicaments.
Bon voyage, le pays et ses habitants vous laisseront un souvenir inoubliable, malgré l'odieuse dictature.
Voyagez, voyagez, il en restera toujours quelque chose!
quelle chance as-tu d'aller dans ce beau pays! Les recommandations sont celles d'usage pour tous les pays : attention à l'eau surtout (tu trouves partout de l'eau en bouteille), la nourriture est très fraiche sur les marchés, je n'ai pas eu de problème.
Histoire d'avoir un peu peur : j'ai lu quelque part que Pagan est la ville où on a le plus de cas de morsure de serpent au monde!!! Mais je n'en sais rien...j'en ai bien vu quelques uns mais ils étaient mort sur la route.
J'y étais en été, pas trop de moustique. Manches longues le soir. Imprègne tes vêtements d'anti-moustique. Je n'ai jamais utilisé la moustiquaire que j'avais emmenée!
Profite bien de se pays, ne t'inquiète pas trop...
bonjour
pour ma pars je suis restee le temps du visa cad 28 jours, tu peux rester plus en payer quelques dollards par jours passer "en fraude"en quittant le pays j ai rencontre des gens qui le faisais systematiquement .
pour la sante, j ai eu aucun soucis, et je mange exclusivement dans la rue sur les stand de nuits.pates frittes, cacahouettes grillees.legumes tout est bon.
pour les petites betes, pas grand chose, un seul serpent que j ai ecrase en roulant en moto!!! quelques moustiques mais je ne prend plus de traitement palu lourd depuis 2004 je prend une vitamine a 5 € les 40 cachets donc 40 jours, donnee aux colons pous l afrique noire il y a quelques temps afin qu ils ne chopent pas le palu.cette vitamine (B1 je crois, il faut commander en pharmacie ), donne une odeur a la peau et sert de repulsif.(thailande et myanmar sans piqure, pour les prochains pays je continue avec cela.
Et pourquoi tout simplement ne pas consulter le site CONSEILS-AUX-VOYAGEURS du Ministère des Affaires Etrangères ! On y trouve tous les renseignements voulus par pays, concernant la sécurité, les formalités, la santé avec renvois vers d'autres sites plus spécialisés (vaccins, hyygiène, etc ...), les zones à éviter, etc... Et tout réactualisé en permanence. Ne vous en privez pas, vous apprendrez des choses et vous trouverez bien des réponses à vos questions. Bon voyage.
Ceux qui ont suivi les infos depuis quelque temps auront entendu parler du lait en poudre maternisé fabriqué en Chine et contaminé ... par adjonction frauduleuse de mélamine... et celà depuis août dernier....
Aux dernières nouvelles des stocks seraient aussi sortis de la Chine qui exporte son lait en poudre... et exportées entre autres en Birmanie ! ?
Des traces de mélamine ont été découvertes dans des produits des compagnies Mengniu, Yili et Guangming…. Chez Mengniu, 11 lots défectueux ont été découverts sur 121, chez Yili, 7 sur 81 et 6 sur 93 chez Guangming. engniu, Yili, Guangming, Sanyuan et Nestlé représentent quelque 70% du marché chinois, selon la télévision.
Aucun produit douteux n'a cependant été découvert chez deux autres grands acteurs du marché du lait, Sanyuan et Nestlé..
Par ailleurs, à Hongkong, le Centre pour la sécurité alimentaire a annoncé avoir découvert de la mélamine dans huit boissons, glaces et produits laitiers commercialisés par Yili - firme sponsor officiel des récents jeux Olympiques… "Nous demandons instamment au public de ne pas boire les produits de la marque"….
La chaîne de supermarchés Wellcome avait annoncé mardi qu'elle rappelait une glace au yaourt du groupe Yili contaminée à la mélamine…
Yili, basé en Mongolie intérieure (nord), figure parmi les 22 compagnies incriminées par les autorités chinoises pour le lait maternisé contaminé.
Les autorités avaient admis mercredi que deux des compagnies laitières incriminées dans le scandale exportaient leurs produits -- Burundi, Gabon, Bangladesh, Birmanie et Yemen.
Voici ce qu'on peut lire sur le Web : ".... environ 6400 bébés chinois malades à cause de lait en poudre contaminé. Ces nourrissons souffrent de calculs rénaux après avoir bu du lait contaminé par de la mélamine. La société responsable, Sanlu Group, a ordonné l'arrêt de la production. Le gouvernement promet une "punition grave" pour les responsables..... Tombés malades après avoir bu du lait en poudre contaminé par un produit chimique (mélanine) ces nourrissons souffrent de calculs rénaux. Quatre d'entre eux esont décédés.
Rappel de 700 tonnes de lait ... la société était au courant depuis début août de la contamination à la mélamine, un produit chimique utilisé dans les plastiques, mais elle a gardé le silence.
L'origine de cette affaire remonterait aux producteurs de lait qui fournissent la Sanlu. Ces derniers auraient coupé leur lait avec de l'eau, avant de rajouter la mélamine pour faire croire à une plus importante quantité de protéines.
Le ministère de la Santé a ordonné l'inspection de tous les types de lait maternisés en poudre et fourni des instructions sur comment soigner un bébé atteint de calculs rénaux. Les chaînes de magasin dans toute la Chine, dont les géants Wal-Mart et Carrefour ont retiré les produits incriminés de leurs rayons.
Le scandale a eu aussi des répercussions hors de Chine, l'administration américaine en charge de la sécurité alimentaire FDA recommandant d'éviter les produits pour bébé "made in China".
Aujourd'hui on parle de 10% de la production de lait en Chine qui serait contaminé par cette mélamine (aussi lait liquide...)
Même en Europe, on commence à s'inquiéter, des fois que des importations pernicieuses aient réussi à passer!
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1 ami a de l' arthrose au genou et probleme de menisque , traité par injections régulières.
Connaissez vous des assurances qui assurent les maladies préexistantes en cas de blocage de son genou en Afrique.
1 grand merci
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
For the next steps, I need to choose between Cuba Medika or Medigo—these are agencies that help with medical procedures. Do you have any info on either of them?
Hi everyone, a question for those who’ve been lucky enough to visit Raja Ampat—should you consider preventive malaria treatment given its proximity to Papua? And how was the food hygiene situation?
Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
