The 31 districts in Nampula and Zambezia provinces which report more than half of all malaria cases are to be the focus of home-spraying activities to curb infection rates – a further 18 districts in Inhambane, Gaza and Maputo will be included in the program. Authorities report that while fatalities from malaria have declined over the first eight months of the year, infections have actually risen. Read more. In other regional malaria news, almost 18 months after the launch of the malaria vaccination campaign, over one million doses of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine have been administered to children in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi.
Advice for travellers
Malaria is endemic to many areas of southern Africa. Travelvax recommends that travellers planning a visit to malarious regions discuss their itinerary and preventative measures, including medication, during a pre-travel medical consultation. More on malaria.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.