Southwest Asia

Yemen (Republic of)

The Republic of Yemen was established in 1990 following unification of the former Yemen Arab Republic (North) and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South). A President, prime minister and cabinet, and an elected parliament govern the country. Islamic and traditional ideals, beliefs and practices provide the foundation of the country's customs and laws. Yemen is a developing country, and modern tourist facilities, except in the major cities, are not widely available. The capital city is Sanaa.

CRIME : The most serious problems affecting travelers to Yemen are kidnapping and carjackings . Travellers have rarely been victims of petty street crime.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities approaching Western standards for quality are present only in the cities of Sanaa and Aden. There is no adequate emergency ambulance service anywhere in Yemen. Not all prescription drugs are available in Yemen, and visitors requiring prescription medications are urged to bring with them a supply of their medications adequate for their visit. Doctors and hospitals often expect cash payment for health services.

Arthropodborne diseases:

• Malaria may occur
• Leishmaniasis

We recommend:

• Usage of long-sleeved shirt and long pants to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects
• Usage og insect repellent containing DEET (diethylmethyltoluamide), in 30%–35% strength for adults and 6%–10% for children. Unless you are staying in air-conditioned or well-screened housing
• Usage of a bed net impregnated with the insecticide permethrin.
• Staying and sleeping in air-conditioned houses

Water- and foodborne diseases:)

• Hepatitis A
• Brucellosis

Other diseases:

• Hepatitis B
• Schistosomiasis ( Bilharziasis )

Vaccination recommended:

• Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin
• Hepatitis B or Immune Globulin
• Typhoid fever - vaccination is particularly important because of the presence of S. typhi strains resistant to multiple antibiotics in this region
• Rabies - if risk for contact with wild or domestic animals
• A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within th last 10 years.

Stay healthy:

• Wash hands often with soap and water.
• Drink only boiled water, or water and carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans
• Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.
• Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself. Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it
• Protect yourself from insects by remaining in well-screened areas, using repellents (applied sparingly at 4-hour intervals) and permethrin-impregnated mosquito nets, and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk through dawn.
• Prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot
• Do not travel at night
• Trafic accidents are frequent, be careful
• Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
• Don’t eat food purchased from street vendors.
• Use chloroquine and proguanil as malaria prophylaxis in risk areas (chloroquine resistance)
  

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