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While in Angola

Food and Water Precautions
 
Travelers have a small risk of developing diarrhea in any country; it may be advisable to drink bottled water only, especially on short trips. Always wash your hands before eating. See the following country-specific recommendations:
 
Water and Beverages

Tap water is unsafe to drink. Drink boiled or bottled water, or carbonated beverages, provided that the seal is intact. Look for bubbles when you open a carbonated beverage - bubbles are evidence that the product has been processed. Bottles are sometimes refilled with tap water and resold, and these products are not safe to drink.

Avoid ice because it can be made from unsafe water. Do not rinse your mouth or toothbrush with tap water, and do not open your mouth in the shower.

Do not purchase unsealed drinks or ice cream made by street vendors. These may contain untreated tap water and the equipment used may not have been properly cleaned. Coffee and tea made from boiling water are safe to drink, as are beer and wine. It is best to use ultra heat treated (UHT) or canned milk that has been pasteurized.
 
Food Risk
 

Wash or sanitize your hands before eating. Always choose fresh food that has been thoroughly cooked and is served hot, since heat destroys most contaminating bacteria. Meat and fish should be "well done".

Avoid raw foods, shellfish, pre-peeled fruit and salad. Fruit that you wash and peel yourself is safe to eat. Avoid street vendors and market food because the standard of hygiene may be low and food may not be fresh.

Although food in larger international hotels is usually safe, follow the basic rules discussed above. In any location, busier restaurants may be safer as they are more likely to serve freshly cooked food.
 
Standard of Health Care
 
The standard of medical care in Angola is poor but improving with the opening of many clinics in Luanda. The most comprehensive service is found at Clinica Segrada Esperanca (Located at the Ilha, full adress in our Business Directory, Angola -> Sort by branches -> Hospitals & Doctors). However, it has only limited specialist care, and most medical staff only speak Portuguese. An English-speaking doctor is associated with this clinic. Extended hospitalization or the treatment of any complicated illnesses or injuries would require referral or evacuation to South Africa.
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