Medical Services in Laos
Items to Bring With You
Medicines you may need:
• The prescription medicines you take every day in enough quantity to cover your entire trip. A list of the medications you take in case of loss or theft.
• Anti malarial drugs, if travelling to a malaria-risk area in Laos.
• Medicine for diarrhoea, including over-the-counter rehydration salts and the like.
• Sunblock and sunglasses for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays.
• To prevent insect/mosquito bites, bring:
-Insect repellent with 30%-50% DEET
- Lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat to wear outside, whenever possible.
- Bed nets treated with permethrin, if you will not be sleeping in an air-conditioned or well-screened room and will be in malaria-risk areas.
Read also:
Planning for your own health in Laos
Preparing for your trip to Laos
Staying healthy during your trip