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While traveling to Yogyakarta you must pay enormous attention on the health and safety conditions in Yogyakarta. Always remember that 'Health is wealth' and safety is the first priority. So, do not fret while in adverse situation and other calamities. Health conditions in Yogyakarta: Yogyakarta is fraught with all kinds of diseases, and every individual visiting the place must take good care of their health in order to stay fit. Though most of these diseases are common in the rural reaches of Yogyakarta, but the city is not totally clear of them. So on your visit to Yogyakarta you must take proper protection against diseases such as Malaria prophylaxis and Dengue. Make sure you carry an insect repellants (DEET) and mosquito nets, as protection is always better than cure. Also take immunization against Hepatitis before traveling east. Yogyakarta has also registered a number of cases of polio, anthrax, rabies and avian influenza. In case you follow specific medicines carry additional stock to Yogyakarta, as special medicines might not be available here. Make sure that your travel medical insurance includes medical evacuation, in case of serious health problems. Names of some of the hospitals are: Sardjito hospital, Bethesda Hospital, Yogyakarta. Safety conditions in Yogyakarta: Yogyakarta with its unpredictable its climate, is often affected by earthquakes. It also faces its regular share of petty crimes which might range from pick pocketing in local buses to gallery scams or street sellers trying to get commission for batik etc. But as an individual, you must always be on your guard to be safe from any such mishaps, also contact your embassy in case of major mishaps, or else contact the local police. Some of the important numbers are:
- Emergency police number is -110. - Yogyakarta Police headquarters
Telephone number: (62)(274) 563494 - Yogyakarta Police station:
Telephone number: (62)(274) 512511, (62)(274) 512940
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