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Maldives

For a long time, the Republic of the Maldives was one of the best-kept secrets in the world; a beautiful string of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean, a paradise for watersports enthusiasts and sunseekers alike. Now the tourism potential of the country has developed significantly: the islan... more >>

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Maldives Health Information

There are two hospitals on Malé, the Indhira Gandhi Memorial hospital and the ADK private hospital. First-aid facilities are available on all resort islands. A decompression chamber is accessible at most resorts in case of diving emergencies. Medical treatment in the Maldives can be very expensive and comprehensive health insurance is recommended.

DiseasePrecautionCertificate
Yellow FeverYes1
CholeraYes2
Typhoid and Polio3N/A
Malaria4N/A
Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from infected areas.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the Maldives.

3
Typhoid may occur: vaccination is recommended.

4
Malaria is disappearing. The risk of infection is very low.

If you're planning a trip to Maldives, don't forget to order your travel insurance now.