Contents of a basic medical kit

First aid items

  • Adhesive tape
  • Antiseptic wound cleanser
  • Bandages
  • Emoillient eye drops
  • Insect repellent
  • Insect bite treatment
  • Nasal decongestant
  • Oral rehydration salts
  • Scissors
  • Safety pins
  • Simple analgesia (eg., Paracetamol)
  • Sterile dressing
  • Clinical thermometer

Additional items according to destination and individual needs

  • Anti-diarrheal medication
  • Antifungal powder
  • Antimalaria medication
  • Condoms
  • Medication for pre-existing conditions
  • Sterile syringes and needles
  • Water disinfectant
  • Other items to meet foreseeable needs, according to the destination and duration of visit.

Further information

There are a variety of leaflets and information on the following websites: