Health and Safety

Water used for drinking or brushing teeth should be boiled first or sterilized. Drink bottled water or mineral water, usually available at most hotels and supermarkets. Make sure unpasteurised milk is boiled before consumption. Any fruit you decide to eat should be peeled first and meat and fish should be well cooked. Safety Sri Lanka is generally safe to walk about and travel, nevertheless it is best to remain vigilant at all times. Here are a few pointers on how to avoid being scammed or robbed:

* Pack medications in clearly labeled containers. Double dose of regular medicine, each kept in separate bags in case one bag is lost. * Letter from your physician on your medical conditions and medications, with generic names, signed and dated. * If you are taking syringes or needles, have your physician’s letter about their medical need. * If you have a heart condition: you need to keep a copy of your ECG taken prior to travel. * Doctor’s prescriptions