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Guidance on staying well in Bali, travel-health advice and updates from across the BIMC network — written by our medical teams.
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closeClear filtersBIMC Ubud brings 24-hour care to central Bali
BIMC Ubud Medical Centre extends the network’s international-standard care inland, with a 24-hour emergency room, laboratory and pharmacy for the Ubud community and its visitors.
What international accreditation means for your care
Accreditation is more than a certificate on the wall. Here is how independently audited standards translate into safer, more consistent care across BIMC.
Eye Injury Prevention: When Blurry Vision Is an Emergency
Recognizing World Sight Day 2025 – October 9th Eye Injury Prevention: When Blurry Vision Is an Emergency – Your vision matters. And knowing when blurry vision signals a real emergency could save your sight. World Sight Day reminds us that 90% of vision loss is preventable. But prevention starts with understanding the warning signs that
Caring for Your Teeth While Traveling
Caring for Your Teeth While Traveling – Traveling offers exciting adventures and new experiences, but it can also disrupt your usual dental care routine. Maintaining good oral hygiene on the go is essential to keep your smile healthy and avoid dental problems that could spoil your trip. This guide shares practical advice for caring for
Understanding Blunt Force Trauma and Internal Bleeding
Understanding Blunt Force Trauma and Internal Bleeding – Blunt force trauma can occur from accidents or impacts that do not break the skin but cause significant injury inside the body. Internal bleeding is often hidden and can quickly become life-threatening if not recognized and treated early. This guide helps you understand the risks, signs, and
Allergic Reactions: How Fast Can They Turn Critical?
Allergic Reactions: How Fast Can They Turn Critical? – Allergic reactions can occur suddenly and escalate quickly. Understanding the signs and knowing how to respond immediately can prevent a life-threatening emergency. This guide helps you recognize critical allergic reactions and take swift action until professional care arrives. BIMC Hospital Kuta provides care for allergy emergencies
Stop the Bleed: Basic Bleeding Control Everyone Should Know
Stop the Bleed: Basic Bleeding Control Everyone Should Know – Accidents can happen anywhere: at home, at work, on the road, or during the many adventure activities Bali offers. Severe bleeding can turn a survivable injury into a life-threatening situation within minutes. Knowing how to respond quickly and effectively can keep a person alive until
5 Best Sitting Posture Tips to Reduce Back Pain & Neck Pain
As an individual who spends a significant amount of time sitting at a desk, I have come to realize the importance of maintaining a good sitting posture for the health of my back and neck. Poor posture can lead to a myriad of problems, including back pain and neck pain. In this article, I will
6 Reasons Why You Must Keep Your Quadricep Muscle Strong
6 Reasons Why You Must Keep Your Quadricep Muscle Strong – You must train your quadriceps muscles earlier to feel the positive effects when you get older. It keeps your knee strong enough to hold your entire body weight. Imagine if you have a weak quadriceps muscle. You may have to spend the rest of
First Aid for Near Drowning Person You Must Understand to Save Them
First Aid for Near Drowning Person You Must Understand to Save Them – Be aware if you see a person move their arms out to the side and press their hand down on the water. It can be that they are facing a near drowning incident. You must help this person right away to keep
The Various Types of Fractures
The Various Types of Fractures – As part of the movement system, humans’ bones are basically strong and stiff tissues, and the functions are supporting the body. But if it’s exposed to external pressure that exceeds its strength, bones can break. This condition is what’s called fractures. The external pressure commonly happens when you fall,
The Importance of Considering the HPV Vaccine Even After Marriage
The Importance of Considering the HPV Vaccine Even After Marriage – Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. It is estimated that nearly 80 million people in the United States are currently infected with HPV, and approximately 14 million new infections occur each year. HPV can lead
Items You Must Have in Your Home Emergency Kit
Items You Must Have in Your Home Emergency Kit – Having an emergency kit at home is highly suggested as we cannot predict when an injury or illness will occur. By having such a kit at home, you can immediately have or perform a quick action for an emergency. For instance, when you accidentally have
Facial Injury Among Travelers in Bali
Facial Injury Among Travelers in Bali – Injury, particularly road traffic accident-related injury, was the leading cause of mortality among foreign travelers globally. More than a million people are estimated to have died or been disabled as a result of an accident. The most prevalent injury in the field of plastic surgery sector among overseas
When is stiff neck become serious?
When is stiff neck become serious? — A stiff neck usually shown by soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side. It may also be accompanied by a headache, neck pain and or shoulder pain. This might happen upon waking up one morning or perhaps developed later
First Aid on Sprains and Strains
First Aid on Sprains and Strains — Strains are injuries when a muscle or tendon (tissue that attaches muscle to bone) is stretched too far. While sprains are injuries where a ligament is stretched or torn within a joint. Mostly, sprains and strains happen on your ankle, knee and wrist. In severe sprains, the ligaments
Taking Care of your Stitches and Staples
Taking Care of your Stitches and Staples — Stitches and staples are both used by doctor to close surgical incisions and wounds. With that said, they also help reducing the likelihood of infection, treatment can restore appearance, stop bleeding and restore normal function. After having a surgery or treatment, your wound (with these stitches and
Busting Myths on Vertigo
Busting Myths on Vertigo — Vertigo is a spinning sensation where you have dizzy or feeling off balance. These health problems usually have something to do with one’s nervous and vestibular systems, or by an inner ear problem. Vertigo is often triggered by a change in the position of your head. In general, people with
Avoiding Sunburn on Bali Holiday
Avoiding Sunburn on Bali Holiday — As Bali is only eight degrees south of the equator, ultraviolet rays don’t have to travel as far as they do in more northern latitudes, so they deliver more UV rays per minute of exposure. Add the reflective nature of sand and water and a short visit to the
How to Reduce the Effects of Jet Lag?
How to Reduce the Effects of Jet Lag? — Jet lag occurs when the brain cells that regulate the circadian rhythm, can’t adjust to the new time zone fast enough, messing up traveller’s metabolism, sleep pattern, and pretty much everything else on the first few days of vacation. Since jet lag cannot be entirely avoided
Bali Belly: Traveller’s Diarrhea
Bali Belly: Traveller’s Diarrhea — Bali belly is another term used to describe traveller’s diarrhoea while on holiday in Bali for the first time. Bali belly or traveller’s diarrhoea can often be picked up in the first week of travel, where their body is exposed to new and unfamiliar bacteria and viruses. Bali Belly is
The Risk of Rabies in Bali
The Risk of Rabies in Bali — Bali is considered as one of the top tourist destinations in the world, it even named as the number one happiest travel destination, by Club Med. Despite all of the label, Bali also offers serious health risks that are almost invisible, one of them is rabies infection. Rabies
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua Dukung Indonesia Badminton Festival 2021
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua Dukung Indonesia Badminton Festival 2021 Nusa Dua, Bali 22 November 2021 – Terus mendukung nama Indonesia di kejuaraan internasional, BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua mendukung tiga kejuaraan bulu tangkis internasional yang merupakan rangkaian Indonesia Badminton Festival 2021 yaitu Indonesia Masters Super 750, Indonesia Open Super 1000, dan BWF World Tour Finals 2021.
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini!
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini! — Dalam banyak kasus, sebagian demam yang dialami oleh anak seringkali disertai dengan kejang. Kondisi ini dikenal dengan istilah kejang demam atau febrile seizure, serta umum terjadi pada anak usia 3 bulan sampai 5 tahun. Sampai saat ini, penyebab kejang demam belum diketahui penyebabnya