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ආරුගම් බොක්කේ හා ශ්රී ලංකාවේ සංචාරකයින්ට හා දේශීයයින්ට ප්රායෝගික සෞඛ්ය තොරතුරු.
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Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka: What to Look For
Healthcare in Sri Lanka is cheaper than at home, but evacuation and serious illness aren't. Here's what your travel insurance needs to cover.
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Emergency Numbers in Sri Lanka: Who to Call and When
Save these numbers in your phone. Suwa Seriya (1990) is the free national ambulance, and it's the first call for any medical emergency.
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Arugam Bay Safety Guide: A Local's Perspective
Arugam Bay is one of the safest surf towns in Sri Lanka, but there are still local hazards worth knowing. Tuk-tuks, swimming, wildlife, monsoons, and more.
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Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka: What to Look For
Healthcare in Sri Lanka is cheaper than at home, but evacuation and serious illness aren't. Here's what your travel insurance needs to cover.
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Emergency Numbers in Sri Lanka: Who to Call and When
Save these numbers in your phone. Suwa Seriya (1990) is the free national ambulance, and it's the first call for any medical emergency.
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Arugam Bay Safety Guide: A Local's Perspective
Arugam Bay is one of the safest surf towns in Sri Lanka, but there are still local hazards worth knowing. Tuk-tuks, swimming, wildlife, monsoons, and more.
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Rabies and Animal Bites in Sri Lanka
Stray dogs and monkeys are common in Sri Lanka. Most bites don't transmit rabies, but the wrong bite is life-threatening. Here's what to do if you're bitten or scratched.
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Vaccines to Consider Before Traveling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka isn't a high-vaccine-burden destination, but there are several worth considering. Here's the practical list, with what each one protects against.
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Food and Water Safety in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan food is a highlight of any trip. Here's how to enjoy it without spending two days of your holiday in bed.
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Mosquito Bite Prevention in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide
Dengue, chikungunya, Zika, Japanese encephalitis — all spread by mosquitoes, all preventable. Here's the practical, real-world strategy for not getting bitten.
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Fever in the Tropics: When It's Serious and When It Isn't
A fever in Sri Lanka could be a cold, dengue, a urinary infection, or something less common. Here's how to tell when to ride it out at home and when to see a doctor.
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Sun Protection and Heat Illness on Sri Lanka's East Coast
Arugam Bay is hotter and sunnier than most visitors expect. Learn the difference between sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke — and how to avoid all three.
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Food Poisoning and Traveler's Diarrhea in Sri Lanka
Traveler's diarrhea hits most visitors at some point. Here's how to treat it, when to worry, and how to avoid it without missing out on the food.
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Surfer's Ear: Why Your Ears Hurt After Months of Surfing
Repeated cold-water exposure causes bone growth in the ear canal. Here's what surfer's ear is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have it.
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Sea Urchin Spines: Removal, Aftercare, and When to See a Doctor
Stepped on a sea urchin? Here's how to remove the spines safely, when home removal won't work, and when to come in.
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Jellyfish Stings on Sri Lanka's East Coast: First Aid That Actually Works
Most of what you've heard about treating jellyfish stings is wrong. Here's what to do in Arugam Bay, with treatment based on the species you're likely to encounter.
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Reef Cuts: How to Treat Them and Why Infection Is the Real Danger
Coral and reef cuts get infected fast in tropical water. Here's how to clean a reef cut properly and recognise when you need stitches or antibiotics.
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Dengue Fever in Sri Lanka: What Travelers Need to Know
Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne illness in Sri Lanka. Learn how to prevent it, recognise the symptoms, and know when to see a doctor.
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