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7.1 HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCIES

It is best to avoid public hospitals where possible. Private hospitals (such as the Netcare Group are of world class standard. Make sure you have proper medical insurance prior to your departure to South Africa. See our advice in section 1.14

There are a number of independent emergency assist companies in South Africa.

• Netcare 911, 49 New Road, Midrand, ( 011 254-1927. Some travel agents offer Netcare911 cover as an option, but you can also deal with them via Travel Insurance (see below) or find out if your existing cover has an association with them. 

• Travel Insurance, ( 011 780-3300. Contracted to Netcare and offers comprehensive EMS cover for the inbound traveller to South Africa. 

• ER24, Manor 1, Cambridge Manor Office Park, corner Witkoppen and Stonehaven, Paulshof, Sandton,
( 084 124, A large and well represented emergency assist company incorporating the Medi-Clinic chain of hospitals.

7.2 MALARIA

Visitors to the eastern lowveld of Mpumalanga and Northern Province, the Kruger National Park and the game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal should take a course of anti-malaria tablets before entering these zones. Consult your doctor for appropriate medication.

In a malaria region, avoid wearing perfume or after-shave and wear long sleeves and long trouser
at night. The World Cup is taking place over the South African winter, so malaria risk is at a low level, but it is still advisable to take precautions.  

 

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