In Singapore, malaria has been diagnosed in 14 people who have had no recent history of overseas travel, leading authorities to consider local transmission.The cases were from Jurong Island and Sungei Kadut/ Mandai.

The Ministry of Health is investigating the cases and also carrying out a pest control operation to eradicate the mosquito vectors.

Malaria is transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito, a night feeder. For more information, contact the Travelvax infoline during east coast business hours on 1300 360 164.

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