What are the principal health risks?
Perhaps the greatest risk is posed by street traffic, both when riding in a vehicle and when crossing busy streets. While there are other health risks in Vietnam, you will not be in danger in Hanoi if you are cautious and follow good health protocol.
What health precautions should I take?
Is the water safe to drink?
Global Volunteers has arranged for the hotel to provide two bottles of water to each volunteer each day. Tap water is not safe to drink.
Is it safe to eat food purchased from street vendors?
We strongly recommend that you do not purchase food from street vendors
What type of insurance do you recommend?
We strongly recommend medical insurance that covers you while you are outside your home country and trip cancellation insurance. Your travel agent can refer you to travel insurance providers. Global Volunteers will provide you with emergency medical evacuation insurance through AIG ASSIST, one of the largest insurance companies in the world.
