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World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day takes place on 25 April each year. It is an internationally recognised day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrate the gains that have been made. Since 2000, the world has made historic progress against malaria, saving millions of lives. However, half of the world still lives at risk from
How higher temperatures and pollution are affecting mosquitoes
In 2017, malaria killed 435 000 people around the world. The vast majority of these deaths – 403 000 – were on the African continent. Most malaria cases are in sub-Saharan Africa. My colleagues and I at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases track malaria cases and mosquito behaviour in South Africa. As part of
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Addendum to the South African Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria updated 2018
Although mefloquine is given as an option for chemoprophylaxis, there are currently no mefloquine-containing products available in South Africa – Lariam® has been discontinued in this country and Cipla have manufacturing issues regarding Mefliam® that will take a while to be resolved. This means that there is currently no product that can be used for
Seasonal malaria increase in progress
Malaria cases in South Africa are increasing as expected during the summer months. As at the end of October 2018, more than 16 000 cases with 110 deaths have been reported. This is fewer than during the large upsurge in malaria seen in the 2017- 2018 season, but still more than the average over the
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Malaria Alert for Returning Travellers
With the recent Easter holidays and an upcoming long weekend, a substantial proportion of the South African population has, or will shortly, return from destinations where there is a risk of acquiring malaria, both in and outside the country. The map (below) indicates malaria areas in South Africa: note that these include the Kruger National
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Malaria: Easter Travel Alert
Malaria transmission is ongoing in South Africa and its neighbouring countries. The number of malaria cases is expected to rise as a result of travel during the Easter holidays, and the recent widespread rainfall across southern Africa. The highest malaria transmission in the region would be found in Mozambique,however, with a slightly lower risk in the very
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SADC Malaria Week
The SADC (Southern African Development Community) Malaria week taking place from 6 – 10 November 2017 is dedicated to creating awareness and educating the public about malaria and other health related issues such as HIV and AIDS, TB in the region. Different events are lined up during Malaria week such as SADC Health Ministers meeting
SADC Malaria 2017
The SADC (Southern African Development Community) Malaria week taking place from 6 – 10 November 2017 is dedicated to creating awareness and educating the public about malaria and other health related issues such as HIV and AIDS, TB in the region. Different events are lined up during Malaria week such as SADC Health Ministers meeting
Update: Malaria
High numbers of malaria cases are being reported in the malaria transmission areas (Vhembe and Mopani districts) in Limpopo(including some cases in farms along the Lephalala River, Waterberg) and in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga province. Compared to previous years, a modest increase in cases in the Kruger National Park and private reserves in the area has been
