Following the devastating floods in June, both malaria and dengue fever infections have surged, with almost 80 percent of cases in the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. More than 210,000 malaria cases, mostly Plasmodium vivax, were recorded in 62 high burden districts last month alone. High rates of malaria and dengue fever transmission are occurring in areas bordering Iran and Afghanistan, according to two separate WHO Disease Outbreak News posts, and onward cross-border spread could not be ruled out. Read more
Advice for travellers
Travellers visiting malarious regions should discuss their itinerary and the possible need for anti-malaria medication during a pre-travel medical consultation. Read more about 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.