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Old 11th May 2006, 12:08
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slim_slag
 
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I've come to the conclusion there aren't many places you cannot get a sterile needle if you have the money. They may not be available to the people on the street, but in all countries you have an elite and they want to make sure they have access to clean kit. So it's there if you need it, and a lot cheaper than in the western world.

If you are on "safari" then you don't need to worry, IMO. All I carry nowadays is a course of malaria treatment, ciprofloxacin (not allergic), various plasters, duck tape, super glue, clinical thermometer, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream. Most important is DEET, a mosquito net, rehydration powder, painkillers and suncream, those have saved me more times than a clean needle. Have insurance in case they need to fly you out, which should be a priority if you are at all in trouble. Some border officials might get interested if you have loads of strange stuff, including ones like the USA.
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