Health
Medical facilities in Bucharest are good, but poor in the
smaller towns and basic medical supplies are often in short supply.
There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK and most EU
countries, whose citizens are entitled to free or low-cost
emergency medical treatment on presentation of a European Health
Insurance Card (EHIC), but health insurance is strongly advised.
There have been a number of Hepatitis A cases in Romania and
visitors are advised to seek medical advice about inoculations
before travelling. Visitors should drink only bottled water. Stray
dogs carry rabies and should be avoided. Cases of Avian bird flu
have been reported in the country, but no human incidences have
been reported. The risk for travellers is very low, but visitors
should avoid any contact with domestic, caged or wild birds and
ensure that eggs and poultry dishes are well cooked.
