Indonesia is still an eye-catching country to visit and explore!

A Challenge to Explore Indonesia can be overcome now, for the development and knowledge improvements. This has changed comparing to 15 years ago for the big challenge, even problems.

The severest health problem most travelers are likely to encounter is the stomach problem- diarrhea. Do not take it easy or even laugh, when it happens to you, it’s far from funny. A few basic measures make an attack less likely; all are related to food hygiene and clean water.
Never drink water (or any other drink) which doesn’t come from a sealed container, unless you are absolutely sure it’s been thoroughly boiled, even Indonesian boil their drinking water (It’s called ‘air putih’ in bahasa Indonesia, means ‘white water’)
Avoid salads, raw vegetables and fruits, unless you’ve peeled them yourself.
Stick or freshly cooked foods rather than pre-prepared dishes, especially for the first few days. Re-heated dishes may not be heated above boiling point all the way through.
 Use boiled or bottled water even for tooth-brushing.
Don’t use ice on your drinks unless you are sure it‘s made from boiled water. Freezing doesn’t kill germs.
Of course, these rules are sometimes impossible to follow, but if you can stick to them for the first few days, you will give your body time to develop a tolerance for the new microbes it’s being forced to deal with.

Tips on Traveling Food Hygiene

The most serious health problems of travelers tend to find is the stomach problems, diarrhea. Do not take the easy laugh, even when it occurs, is far from funny. Some basic steps that an attack is less likely, all related to the hygiene of food and drinking water.

• Do not drink water (or other beverage), not from a closed container, unless you are absolutely sure it is cooked, even Indonesian boil their drinking water (which is called “Air Putih” in Bahasa Indonesia means ‘white water’)

• Avoid salads, raw vegetables and fruits, unless you have peeled yourself.

• Stick or cooked food instead of cooked dishes, especially the first few days. Re-heated food must not be heated above the boiling point until the end.

• Use boiled or bottled water, even brushing your teeth.

• Do not use ice in drinks, unless you are sure it is made from boiled water. Freezing does not kill germs.

Of course, these rules are sometimes impossible to follow, but if you stick to them the first couple of days, you will give your body time to develop the tolerance of a new microbe, is forced to face.

ABOUT DENGUE FEVER AND MALARIA

Dengue fever and malaria are both mosquito-borne illnesses that cause fever, but they are caused by different pathogens and transmitted by different types of mosquitoes. Dengue is a viral infection spread by the Aedes mosquito, while malaria is a parasitic disease spread by the Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches for both, but dengue typically features a sudden high fever and rash, while malaria can have cyclical fever and chills

FAQ (Pertanyaan Umum)

Apa masalah kesehatan paling umum yang dihadapi wisatawan di Indonesia?

Masalah kesehatan paling umum yang dihadapi wisatawan di Indonesia adalah masalah perut, terutama diare. Ini seringkali disebabkan oleh konsumsi makanan dan minuman yang kurang higienis.

Bagaimana cara mencegah masalah perut saat bepergian di Indonesia?

Untuk mencegah masalah perut, selalu minum air dari wadah tersegel atau air yang telah direbus (disebut ‘air putih’). Hindari salad, sayuran mentah, dan buah-buahan yang belum dikupas sendiri. Prioritaskan makanan yang baru dimasak dan hindari es kecuali Anda yakin terbuat dari air matang.

Apa perbedaan antara demam berdarah dan malaria?

Demam berdarah dan malaria adalah penyakit bawaan nyamuk yang menyebabkan demam, namun disebabkan oleh patogen dan ditularkan oleh jenis nyamuk yang berbeda. Demam berdarah disebabkan oleh virus yang disebarkan nyamuk Aedes, sedangkan malaria adalah penyakit parasit yang disebarkan nyamuk Anopheles.