Africa

Zambia

Location

Southern Africa, east of Angola.

Violent armed robberies and vehicles hijackings are increasing, occasionally leading to shootouts with police. Gangs target 4x4s. Beware when approaching locked gateways, especially at night. Weapons (various), vehicle security, vehicle convoys, personal security, armed robberies, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building / office security, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, sanitation / sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, helicopter safety, cultures / customs, communications, emergency shelters.

Use branded bottled water only.

Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains.

Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April).

Periodic drought, tropical storms (November to April).

Bacterial diarrhoea, bilharzia, cerebral malaria, cholera, dysentery, hepatitis A, HIV/AIDS, plague, polio, rabies, schistosomiasis, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, yellow fever.
Hospital: University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. Tel: 1-253955

Air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region; chemical runoff into watersheds; poaching seriously threatens rhinoceros, elephant, antelope, and large cat populations; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks.

Roads are severely potholed and unsafe. Abandoned vehicles, pedestrians and stray animals are a danger to road users. Vehicle maintenance and driving standards are poor. There have been incidents of road rage. No matter the provocation, do not retailiate, particularly by gesticulating.

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