Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt.

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.

Food & drink
The water provided in the resort areas is generally safe to drink. In other areas, water of uncertain origin used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Food in hotels and resorts is usually risk free, although visitors should be cautious elsewhere.

Other risks
Hepatitis A, B, and E can occur. Tuberculosis and diphtheria vaccines are sometimes advised. Dengue fever and Leptospirosis occur.
Rabies may be present although there have been no reported incidences in animals or humans since 1996. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Sensible precautions should be taken to prevent sunburn and dehydration.
For more information, consult the Health appendix.

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.