Bali Health Information

Malaria advice for visitors to Bali

Tourists to Bali don't usually need anti-malaria medication. Dengue fever can be a risk, so anti mosquito precautions should be taken. At dusk cover up arms, legs and ankles and use mosquito repellant. The most effective mosquito repellents contain DEET (N, N-diethylmethyltoluamide). Keep rooms, especially bedrooms, mosquito free. Keep doors and windows closed in air-con rooms. In non air-con rooms sleep under mosquito net and keep the room clear of mosquitoes by burning anti-mosquito coils.

Vaccination advice for visitors to Bali

You can find vaccination recommendations for a visitor to Indonesia. Be aware it may be necessary to start some vaccinations four to six weeks before departure to Indonesia.

Safe food and water

Drink bottled water or other soft drinks, or hot drinks. Be careful of ice in cold drinks and juices, shakes etc. Tourist hotels and restaurants usually use ice made from pure water, but small local restaurants ('warungs') may use untreated water for ice. Food which is still hot and freshly cooked is generally speaking a better choice than cold standing buffets. Avoid food which is visited by flies or has been standing in a warm place for some time. Take expert advice on safe food and water.

Traffic accidents

Motorbikes can be easily and cheaply rented, with or without a valid international driving licence. Accidents are very common for both locals and tourists. Avoid riding at peak periods, and don’t ride in the rain or at night. Wear a helmet at all times and drive in manner suited to the road conditions in Bali. Expect the unexpected.

Health Facilities on Bali

There are two Western standard medical clinics (including International SOS and a recompression chamber 20 minutes from our dive centre. Bali Scuba dive trips and courses include automatic enrollment in our diving accident insurance policy.