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Health Care in Indonesia

Be very careful what you eat and drink in Indonesia; sanitation is far below Western standards. It's best to assume you will get sick at some time during your stay, but your chances of staying healthy improve if you drink only bottled water.

Vaccination Requirements

There are currently no required immunizations for visiting Indonesia.

Depending on how long you plan to spend in Indonesia and whether you will spend your time in urban or rural areas, there are different vaccinations that are recommended by travel health specialists. Discuss your travel needs with a doctor that specializes in travel medicine. Universities often have travel clinics that provide a less expensive way of getting your vaccinations. The most useful vaccinations for Indonesia are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus/diptheria, Japanese encephalitis, and typhoid fever. Malaria pills are also recommended for remote areas.

For up-to-the-minute information on vaccination requirements and disease information, call the International Traveler's Hotline in Atlanta, sponsored by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: (404) 332-4559. This service regularly updates its recorded message for each country.

Medicine

Prescription drugs of every type imaginable are sold over the counter quite cheaply.

Hospitals

If you come down with something serious, try one of the following hospitals and clinics:

Jakarta

Metropolitan Clinic
Jalan Thamrin (inside Hotel Wisata)
Jakarta, Indonesia
(021) 320-408

St. Carolus Hospital
Jalan Salemba Raya 41
Jakarta, Indonesia
(021) 883-091

The Medical Scheme
Jalan H. Rasuna Said Kuningan
Jakarta, Indonesia
(021) 513-367

Surabaya

William Booth Hospital
Jalan Diponegoro
Surabaya, Indonesia

Yogyakarta

Rs. Bethesda
70 Jalan Jen. Sudirman
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
(0274) 2281

Rs. Ludira Husada Tama Yogyakarta
4 Jalan Wiratama
Tegalrejo, Indonesia