What are the essential medicines you should bring with you when traveling to Ghana?

Book tickets and exchange money. Only after you have obtained your visa can you book air tickets. Airlines include: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, etc. Among them, Emirates Airline has short transfer time, new and large aircraft, and good service. It is recommended to fly. Please prepare some US dollars for living expenses. In Ghana, you can exchange U.S. dollars for the local currency "Cedi" without documents. 1 U.S. dollar is roughly equivalent to 0.98 Cedi. However, the exchange rate fluctuates from time to time, but the difference is not too big. At the same time, it is best to change some U.S. dollars with small denominations on you. If you want the immigration inspector to stamp you with a stamp that allows you to stay for two months, you must give the stamp guy $5 or more when entering the customs. It's 10 US dollars, otherwise, they will usually only cover you for one month; the renewal fee here is 100 cedis per month, and the maximum renewal period is 3 months; the work permit is 500 cedis per year. It's up to you! Ghana's climate and environment are divided into two seasons: rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season is from May to October each year, and the dry season is from November to April. The temperature is high throughout the year, with the highest temperature between March and April at 23-35°C, and the highest temperature reaching 43°C; August and September are cooler, at 22-27°C, with the lowest temperature at 15°C. In fact, the sunshine in Ghana is very comfortable, and it does not feel as hot as in China. Maybe it is because the industry here is very underdeveloped. First: necessary for work 1. Laptop (preferably equipped with a wireless network card) 2. Mobile hard drive (more than 160G is preferred. Copy more movies and TV series to entertain you when you are bored) 3. U disk (U disk is always more convenient than a mobile hard disk when copying data) 4. Computer system installation disk (you will know it is a life-saving straw when the system crashes, it is not easy to buy locally) 5. Commonly used software, especially the Office series (the Internet speed in Africa is generally very slow, so downloading from the Internet is indeed unrealistic; the fastest I have ever downloaded is 20KB/S) 6. Mobile phone (preferably one that can take pictures and play music, and has a good-looking appearance, so that you can sell it at a good price to the locals before returning to your country) 7. Digital camera (if you don’t take pictures, isn’t your trip in vain? Local digital products are relatively expensive, so you can sell them before returning to China) 8. Electronic dictionary (if you think your English or French is not good enough and you need to look up words at any time, then bring one) 9. Notepads for business use (many things in Africa are imported, so bring as many as you can) 10. A good adapter or two. (Africa generally uses European plugs, while Ghana uses British plugs. For details, please refer to the "List of Voltage and Current Socket Plugs in African Countries".) 11. You can also bring some new things to learn about your favorite books and music, such as English and French books (you are lonely a lot of the time in Africa, so you have to learn to enjoy this loneliness and spend time in loneliness) 12. A briefcase of suitable size (carry important documents, money, passport, etc.) Second: Essentials for daily life 1. 1 formal suit (when attending very formal occasions) 2. 2 sets of white shirts and trousers (if you have worked for more than 1 year, it is recommended to bring at least 3 sets. You need to wear them when attending meetings or receiving customers.) 3. 3~5 pieces of T blood (in fact, it doesn’t matter if you bring more, because many people are too lazy to wash clothes when they live alone outside. Washing them once a week should be considered diligent. Also, the capacity of the washing machine is often large enough for you to Dirty clothes seem too insignificant. In order not to waste electricity and water bills, some people wait until they accumulate a lot of dirty clothes before washing them. This requires you to have enough clothes to accumulate, haha, think about it yourself) 4. 1 set of clothes suitable for sports (you won’t work for a year and a half without moving your muscles, right?) 5. Swimming suit/pants (you can’t wear underwear when you go to the beach to relax on vacation, haha) 6. 1 set of outdoor wear (sometimes you feel that wearing a shirt is too formal and wearing a T-shirt seems too casual, outdoor wear can just achieve the middle effect. You can also bring more outdoor wear and less T-shirt) 7. Socks and underwear (calculate the quantity based on your usual frequency of changing and washing, you should know this by yourself) 8. 1 pair of sports shoes (or 2 pairs) 9. 2 pairs of leather shoes (it seems difficult to buy shoes that suit Chinese feet here, so don’t treat your feet badly) 10. 2 pairs of slippers (most of the slippers in Africa are low-quality slippers that are split at the thumb, and most Chinese people are not used to wearing that style of shoes.

And when you get here, you will find that slippers have become the shoes you wear most often, because black people usually wear slippers to attend various occasions, so it is not necessarily impossible to bring an extra pair) 11. 1 hat (if you buy it in China, you can choose a style that you think is cooler. Hats for black people are not very good and expensive. We recommend a thin sun hat for outdoor sports, the kind with a short brim) 12. 1 pair of sunglasses (although Ghanaian sunglasses are cheap but of extremely poor quality, so if you care about protecting your eyes, buy them in regular domestic stores) 13. Toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, shower gel, shampoo, etc. (Because most of these daily necessities come from Europe, which are very different from our skin types and living habits. Although there are also such products from China, the quality is really different. In addition, if your destination is a remote rural area or a long-term resident At a construction site, it is difficult to buy vegetables, let alone daily necessities, so how much you bring depends on the actual living environment) 14. Sealing plastic or other materials water cups (sealing cups are difficult to buy in Africa. In my impression, several of my colleagues’ cups have been used for at least a year. They are so broken that they don’t want to throw them away. They can be used for drinking water and taken to China. The tea must be of a large capacity, preferably more than 1L. The temperature in Africa is high and you sweat a lot, so be sure to bring enough water with you when you go out. Don’t expect to be able to replenish your body with drinks and beer every day like you do in China, unless you do. salary is high enough) 15. Glasses (please pay attention to those who wear frame glasses and contact lenses. I haven’t found any optical shops on the street like those in China. Even if there are, they must be so expensive that it will scare people to death, so you must ensure your own The glasses can last until you return home without being damaged, at least bring a spare pair) 16. A set of suitable and convenient haircut tools. (Many countries in Africa do not allow foreigners to run beauty salon businesses. The streets are all owned by locals, but it is best not to go there. First, black people’s hair is naturally curly, grows slowly, has simple hairstyles, and the skills of barbers are not the same as ours. More importantly, Africa is an area with a high incidence of AIDS. If you accidentally break your scalp and become infected with HIV, who do you go to?) 17. Other necessary daily necessities (such as cosmetics for girls, men's razors, gadgets, etc.) will not be listed one by one. In short, please remember one thing: Africans think that Chinese things are relatively cheap, so they import them in large quantities. So most of the things you buy in Africa are marked MADE IN CHINA, but the price is at least three times the price in China, and some can reach more than ten times. Now do you feel that your suitcase is too small? Haha) Third: Health essentials 1. Malaria medicine (this is very, very important, sometimes the company will prepare it for you. There are not many varieties, and they are not available in retail pharmacies, such as: Cotaxin, artesunate tablets, artemether, dihydroartemisia annua Su, Bo Kui, Chloro Kui... It is recommended to learn more about the pathogenesis of malaria before going abroad. In many African countries, a treatment for malaria usually costs no less than 800 yuan.) 2. Others mainly prepare related medicines for the diseases they often suffer from, such as cold medicines, stomach medicines, analgesics, eye drops... In addition, they also bring cooling and anti-inflammatory medicines, such as isatis root, bezoar tablets, Piyanping, Yunnan Baiyao aerosol. Liquids, band-aids, etc., and don’t forget to bring essential oils and cooling oils. These are not only good medicines for reducing swelling and itching, but also good gifts, especially favored by black friends. 3. Thermometer (Small but useful! Buy it in Dubai for about 50 yuan!!! So remember to bring it for your pocket) 4. Vitamin/calcium tablets (multivitamins such as Centrum tablets are recommended. Vegetables in Ghana are more expensive than beef, and are harder to buy, and there are not as many varieties as in China. Therefore, we should actively avoid a series of diseases caused by vitamin deficiency and supplement vitamins in a timely manner. and calcium are very necessary) 5. 1 bottle of mosquito repellent toilet water / 2 months (Liu Shen mosquito repellent spray is recommended. You can bring some Fengyoujing and Tiger Balm as tips to those black people who like to ask for things. They really like the overly cool feeling, and I have also seen direct People who put tiger balm into their nostrils) (Although you can buy medicine here, the unfamiliar English names make you very annoyed when choosing, and the price is almost five times more than in China, so you are asked to prepare sportswear. Usually It’s better to find time to exercise) Special reminder: If you are sick, it is best not to go to a hospital run by local people for treatment, especially for injections and infusions. If possible, it is best to go to a foreign hospital such as a Chinese hospital, a French hospital, or a British hospital for treatment. , although the cost is much more expensive, but safe.

There is a popular saying in China that Chinese people dare to go anywhere, but they are most afraid of going to the hospital. This is no exception abroad! Fourth: Food essentials 1. About two weeks before leaving, I suggest that everyone eat as much as they want. Especially if you don’t even think about the things you like to eat abroad, if the company has dedicated chefs overseas, life will be okay. Otherwise, you will definitely regret not eating a few more delicious meals before going abroad. 2. When preparing your luggage, make sure to find out clearly the weight of luggage allowed by the flight you are taking (carry-on and checked luggage are calculated separately. The weight of carry-on luggage is generally not strict, as long as it can fit into the cabin suitcase, but checked luggage must be Strictly follow the regulations and don't overweight, but don't discount the airline. If there are several people traveling abroad together, you can add up the total weight of several people. If the total weight is not more than a few kilograms, I will give you a good idea. Buy a big bag that costs 30 yuan, and go to the supermarket to pack a box with your favorite snacks, pickles, fermented tofu, sauces and other seasonings. You will know the benefits after you go there. 3. Tea (I only buy it in the supermarket at the moment). I saw Chinese health teas for sale. Green tea and scented tea are rare, so those who must drink tea every day must pay attention. Remember to bring a few bags before coming. It is best to bring some refreshing and thirst-quenching scented tea.) 4. Cigarettes. I advise everyone to quit smoking. There is no need to burn all your overseas allowances! In fact, black people rarely smoke. People who smoke are rarely seen on the street. I think this may be because their teeth are very white. One of the reasons, haha). 5. Vegetable seeds (In Africa, people generally have large yards. You can learn to grow some vegetables in your free time to improve your life. Even if you don’t need them, give them to Chinese friends overseas. It’s also a very nice gift)

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