Although healthcare is generally expensive for the average Filipino, expats or international tourists may find it somewhat affordable for one-time minor treatment, although travel or long stay medical insurance is absolutely necessary Depending on your annual coverage or premiums you should aim to have medical coverage of at least US$100,000, for either a short stay tourist or long stay of 3 months+. Most travel insurance policy will have in excess of over US$ 1 Million+ coverage for a medical emergency Certain local annual pre-paid medical insurance that you may purchase or […]

Speak to your doctor, specialist travel clinic or center for tropical diseases what vaccines and medicines you need based on how long you are staying in Cebu the Philippines or Southeast Asia and what you will be doing. Some vaccinations are not always available at your doctors or travel nurse, for example Japanese Encephalitis, be prepared to visit a specialist travel clinic, pharmacy or center for tropical diseases in advance. Avoid Mosquitoes in Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia, including China, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Brunei, Timor-Leste  If you are spending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outdoors or camping, or in Cebu for […]