Health risks
Oman is a monarchy that has developed rapidly in the past 30 years. Its economy is largely dependent on the production and export of oil. Tourist facilities are available in the capital city of Muscat, as well as in Salalah, Sohar, and Nizwa. Modern tourist facilities also are being expanded in other regions of the country.
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CRIME : The incidence of street crime is low in Oman.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Care and medicines are available in Oman. Local medical treatment varies in quality, however, and can be inadequate. While hospital emergency treatment is available, there is no ambulance service in Oman. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services
Arthropodborne diseases: principally not a problem
- Malaria may occur in Musandam and North Batinah
We recommend:
- Usage of long-sleeved shirt and long pants to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects
- Usage og insect repellent containing DEET (diethylmethyltoluamide), in 30%–35% strength for adults and 6%–10% for children. Unless you are staying in air-conditioned or well-screened housing
- Usage of a bed net impregnated with the insecticide permethrin.
- Staying and sleeping in air-conditioned houses
Water- and foodborne diseases:
- Hepatitis A
- Brucellosis
- Typhoid fever
Other diseases:
Vaccination recommended:
- Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin
- Hepatitis B or Immune Globulin
- Typhoid fever - vaccination is particularly important because of the presence of S. typhi strains resistant to multiple antibiotics in this region
- Rabies - if risk for contact with wild or domestic animals
- A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within th last 10 years.
- Yellow fever when entering from a yellow fever endemic region
Stay healthy:
- Wash hands often with soap and water.
- Drink only boiled water, or water and carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans
- Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.
- Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself. Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it
- Protect yourself from insects by remaining in well-screened areas, using repellents (applied sparingly at 4-hour intervals) and permethrin-impregnated mosquito nets, and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk through dawn.
- Prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot
- Do not travel at night
- Trafic accidents are frequent, be careful
- Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
- Don’t eat food purchased from street vendors
- Malaria prophylaxis is not recommended
Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas.
Recommended immunisations: *diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *malaria, polio, *TB, tetanus, typhoid * recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.
Risks: malaria, very limited risk exists in remote areas of Musandam province.Rabies.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
- Malaria: Yes, Risk is restricted to limited foci in remote areas in the north including Musandam provinces all year, Muscat is normally considered to be malaria free
- Maliaria Risk Category: C
- Trypanasoma Cruzi Risk: No
- Sub Saharan Africa: No
- West Nile Virus Risk: No
- Chikungunya Virus Risk: No
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Oman
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Oman and prevention before arrival at Oman.
Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Oman
