Angola?

[hirschhs]

Hi, I have COPD, am 64 and otherwise fairly fit. I have been asked to go to Angola for a few weeks' work. Can anyone advise on whether Angola is a high risk area for one such as me? I have found nothing useful following the usual web searches...

Many thanks in anticipation!

[knitter]

Sorry I cannot be of much help but I have just read Paul Theroux's book The last Train to Zona Verde ....about his trek to Angola. Have you tried asking the Foreign Office for advice.

[hirschhs in reply to knitter]

Hello, thanks for replying. I haven't tried the FO yet, I think they tend to be over-cautious sometimes and I'm hoping to get some medical knowledge combined with experience! I may be hoping for too much! I'll look out for PT's book, thanks.

[martin1945]

Hi Hirschhs, You don't mention at what stage you are with COPD (Is it empysema), as this will dictate what actions you need to follow with your proposed trip. Best regards Martin

[hirschhs]

Hi Martin, I have the whole 9 yards though I function pretty well - rarely needing the oxygen machine I have in the house but with blood oxygen levels often below 90. Does that help?!

[derrylynne]

With your sats as they are sorry to say I would see Angola as a huge risk. If you were to go down with an infection or worse treatment is not into our standards. Even a healthy person is at risk there is anything was to effect health. My honest view is this is one foregoing..

[terrzy]

if u go u will probaby die.no back up there

[hirschhs]

So it'll be ok then?!

Right... time to rethink. Thanks for your advice.