According to the health minister, an increase in malaria cases registered this year has mostly been within the known endemic areas of East Panama, Guna Yala region and Darien. Other areas cited in the minister’s report were Ngäbe Buglé region (68 cases) and Panama Metro (5). Read more. While in Peru, the health directorate of Loreto region reports that malaria cases have fallen by just under one third this year, compared to the same period in 2020. Of the 3,797 cases, which were recorded in 37 of the region’s 57 districts, almost 3,000 were due to Plasmodium vivax and the remainder P. falciparum. Ten districts in total are categorised as having either a very high or high risk for malaria transmission.
Advice for travellers
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.