As news hits headlines that cases of travelers flu or gastroenteritis are on the rise amongst travelers in Bali, we thought it was about time to revisit the basics of travel health and hygiene. Though the quality of health and hygiene in Bali’s top resorts has improved over the years, insurance providers dealing with mounting …
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Following the tragic death of a Balinese man from rabies this month, leaders in Bali are intensifying the rollout of its anti-rabies vaccination program. A major anti-rabies vaccination program is underway in Denpasar, and now the program is extending to other regions of the province. On Monday 24th February, a 35-year-old man died of rabies …
Insurance providers issuing travel and medical coverage for tourists heading to Bali have shared new and alarming data with the media. Insurance providers in Australia are seeing a staggering rise in the number of claims for travelers’ diarrhea coming from tourists who have been vacationing in Bali. Traveler diarrhea, known clinically as gastroenteritis, is a …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being warned to take the risk of rabies seriously. The warnings come after a local 35-year-old man died of rabies on Monday 24th February, six months after a rabies-positive dog bit him. Local authorities have also released new vaccination data. On Monday, 24th February, 35-year-old Kadek Sugiartama from Munduk died …
The Mangusada Regional Hospital in Mengwi, Bali, has confirmed that it will now be stocking anti-venom for treating victims of venomous snake bites. While there are dozens of fantastic hospitals in Bali, many do not carry anti-venom. Tourists need to know where to go and what to do in the extremely unlikely event that they …
Bali International Hospital has revealed the first look inside the new medical facility. Located in Sanur, Bali International Hospital is set to open in April 2025. With testing phases now complete, the facility invited the media to learn more about its ‘Culture of Care’ and how it plans to play a pivotal role in advancing …
As the rainy season pours down over Bali, the annual conversation about dengue fever hits headlines once again. The Bali Provincial Government issued statements regarding dengue fever risks on the island after the Australian Government published updates. The Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters that tourists should not reconsider …
Tourists in Bali are being advised about a slight rise in the number of reported dengue cases. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus that in the most severe cases can be fatal. Luckily, there are plenty of easy and effective precautions tourists can take. The number of dengue fever cases reported in Bali’s Bangli Regency …
As a travel destination, Bali is perhaps best known for cultural travel, wellness travel, and luxury travel. Sport may not be the first word that springs to mind when you think about Bali, but it may be the case soon as the island becomes increasingly popular for sporty travelers. From golf to padel, CrossFit to …
Bali is home to a wealth of ancient cultural gems. This is part of the reason why the Island of the Gods has become such an in-demand travel destination. Now, one particularly famous Balinese health drink has been given UNESCO heritage status. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is a dedicated agency of …
Officials working on the new Bali International Hospital in Sanur have confirmed that the project is on track for completion within the target finishing date. The new Bali International Hospital is being developed to help put Bali on the map as a leading medical tourism destination in Southeast Asia. The Bali International Hospital is set …
Medical professionals and governments around the world are monitoring reports emerging from China about a surge in child pneumonia cases. The mysterious wave of virus cases in young children in China could be a typical seasonal increase but officials in Bali are not taking any chances. Following news this week that some hospitals in China …