Good medical care is widely available. As always, consult with your medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. There might be different rules for EU citizens, than for the rest of the world. Most doctors and nurses speak some English.
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