before traveling to the Maldives unless they are coming from a yellow fever infected region.

The most common problem for tourists in the Maldives are sunburn and dehydration. The tropical sun is very intense in the country. And soft breezes on the islands and during boat rides can easily fool you. Some form of sun protection is necessary even for travelers with darker skin tones. A range of sun cream are available in Male' and in most resorts. It is also advisable to wear a t-shirt when snorkeling. To avoid dehydration drink lots of fluids.

There are two hospitals in Male', many clinics, pharmacies and a number of good doctors both in private practice and at the hospitals. A physician is also within easy reach from all resort islands.