Subject: Preparation is invaluable

Preparation is always invaluable
Just as no Olympic athlete would dream of going into this fantastic sporting spectacle unprepared, so too should no traveller go anywhere unprepared.

This issue, virtually on the eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, focuses on what travellers should remember when visiting China. We also offer some interesting statistics on this year's Games.

Until next time, hamba kahle! Dr Albie de Frey Medical Director Travel Doctor

Preparing for Beijing With only a few days to go to the Beijing Olympics, we bring a few travel tips for those fortunate enough to attend one of the world's greatest sport spectacles. More..

Staying healthy during your trip The best-laid travel plans can go awry if you fall ill while travelling. By taking the following precautions you can minimise your risk to a large extent. More...

Impressive numbers from the Beijing Olympics
Presenting a world spectacle such as the Olympics requires some impressive numbers (and those aren't in terms of monetary value only). More..

Be aware of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever Dengue is a day biting mosquito-borne infection that has become a major international public health concern in recent decades. It causes a severe flu-like illness, and sometimes a potentially lethal complication called Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever. More...

Managing meningococcal meningitis Cases of Meningococcal meningitis seem to be on the increase in South Africa. We look at this serious disease in more detail. More..

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