• The commonest cause of morbidity and mortality among expatriates overseas is road-traffic accidents.
• Avoid travelling after dusk, if you can, and wear a seat belt if at all possible.
• Never resist violent theft.
• Remember that if a child needs to return to the UK for treatment, you need cover that allows a parent to accompany the child.

The FCO website of the UK government contains a wealth of travel advice.
www.fco.gov.uk/en/

The WHO site also provides a useful list of contents for a basic medical kit and advice on other health matters - whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2005/9241580364_chap1.pdf

Take a plentiful supply of personal medications. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, remember to take spares and your prescription with you.