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Crime: Fiji has one of the world's lowest crime rates, but prudence dictates that if carrying valuables, you check them into the in-room safe located in each Room and Bure on the Resort. Water: The water from the tap is safe to drink at Sonaisali. The Resort uses Nadi Town water, which is fresh and reticulated in Nadi. Water in Suva, Lautoka and other major towns has been treated and is safe to drink from the tap. Agriculture Quarantine: Fiji carefully guards itself against human, animal and vegetable pests and diseases. It is free of all the serious plant and animal pests and diseases and it wants to maintain this privileged state. The importation of live animals, vegetable matter, seeds, or any animal product is prohibited without the relevant import permits. Fiji is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES). Tourists are required to obtain an export permit and CITES certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests to enable them to take the following aquatic products out of the country: coral of any species, turtle shells of any species, shell of any species of giant clams, whales tooth. Shots: Fiji is free from malaria and other major tropical diseases that are endemic to most tropical countries. Yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are only required if coming from an infected area as designated by the World Health Organisation. It has an effective medical system in place although local people still believe in and practice the age-old herbal remedies. Medical: Fiji has clean, safe public hospitals in most populated areas. At Sonaisali, a Doctor is available and on call 24 hours per day. The local Doctors surgery is located in Nadi Town which is only 15 minutes drive from the Resort. The Resort Duty Managers will organize any medical supplies required. The Resort Boutique also stocks many pharmaceutical items for your needs.
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