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Ukraine Health

Generally speaking, medical care is adequate but limited. Most larger cities have hospitals, and Kiev also has a branch of the international American Medical Centers, a well-equipped clinic staffed by AMA-certified doctors that can deal with outpatient care and emergencies. In smaller cities, however, many basic supplies and medications are scarce. Visitors who need specific prescription medicines and/or disposable syringes should take their own supply. The smog in some cities may be a hazard for some visitors.

There have been a few cases of typhoid in rural parts of the country and tuberculosis in some parts of the east. Boosters for hepatitis and diphtheria are also recommended. Consult your physician for precautionary measures. Do not drink the tap water: Stick with boiled or prepackaged drinks.

For more information, contact your country's health-advisory agency.