Note that evacuation does not include search and rescue and you should check that your insurance covers that as well. SOS International is opera-
tional in Namibia and the nearest 24 hour assistance call centre is in South Africa (+27 11 541 1300).
First Aid Kit
1 x Eyebath 1 x Eye patch 2 x Big sterile trauma hydrogel burn dressing 1 x Small sterile trauma hydrogel burn dressing 1 x Roll clear Elastoplast 6 x Plasters Respirator mouthpiece Gloves, scissors, tweezers and safety-pins 6 x Rehydrate packets Antiseptic ointment (e.g. Bactroban) Antiseptic solution Antacid for heartburn and stomach acid Antihistamines Laxatives Imodium for mild diarrhoea A broad spectrum antibiotic Painkillers with aspirin or paracetamol and anti-inflammatories Skin-disinfecting agent or antiseptic wipes Water purification tablets Having your own syringes, sterile needles and possibly scalpels will help if you have to undergo treatment at a place where you doubt the hygiene.
When you travel you should always have a well-kitted first aid kit. Apart from special needs like chronic medication for adults and paediatric medicine and a thermometer if you travel with children, there are a few basic things that should be in every first aid kit. If you already have a first aid kit for travelling, don’t forget that medicine have a limited lifetime. Check ‘use by’ dates, and ask your pharmacist for advice to ensure the contents of your kit remain effective and safe to use. If you are travelling into remote areas, you are strongly advised to do a course in first aid before you leave.
Your first aid kit should contain at least the following, but you can add medicine according to your travel party’s personal needs: 1 x Quicklot trauma pack 2 x Plastic SP Joints Stabilisers 2 x Dressings 3 x Bandages 2 x Gauze swabs 1 x Triangular bandages 2 x Conforming bandages Cotton wool 2 x Gauze 1 x Sterile dressing 1 x Sterile dressing pad 2 x Eye pads 1 x Sterile eye pad
INDEMNITY: This information is NOT
intended as a complete list of all the risks encountered in Namibia. Consultation with a qualified doctor at a travel clinic is recommended. Travelsafe Clinic and Tracks4Africa are not responsible for any infection/illness resulting from the use of this information.
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