One of the last things you expect to happen to you when you are traveling outside of the United States is to end up in a hospital, and even if you are traveling in a highly populated area with US owned hospitals, don’t anticipate that your medical delivery experience will be anything like that you receive in the US.
While I assist tens of thousands of travelers outside of the United States each and every year, not long ago I had a first-hand, personal experience with my own mother that made me thankful I had the background I do in overseas medical care.
I was recently asked my opinion on what are the three most dangerous countries. Based on our experience, Sudan, Samolia, and Nigeria fall into this category. None of these countries are tourist attractions as they are all poor areas with very little to visit, but we see a lot of missionary groups and outreach organizations traveling to these areas to help the impoverished peole who are in need of many services. What makes these countries so dangerous begins with ...
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In addition to preparing yourself for your trip, it is important to also prepare your friends and family at home for a possible emergency. Ask a family member or friend to be your contact person while you are traveling. Before you leave: Make arrangements to check in at regular intervals during your trip with this contact person. Leave them a copy of your passport, as well as details of your travel plans and how to contact you. Leave them a copy of your prescription for any medicines that you are taking and the contact information for your doctor. If there is an emergency at home, or if a family member is worried about a traveler’s welfare, they can ask the embassy or consulate for help. You can also register with the U.S. Department of State for free.
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