Doctors specialising in the treatment of malaria have expressed concern over the surge in cases which has also impacted areas of low transmission, such as Hauts-Plateaux. Supplies of treatment medications and impregnated mosquito nets, which have to be imported, have been limited during the pandemic. The country endured malaria epidemics over 2019-20, with districts such as Grand Sud experiencing a 400 percent increase in cases. Read more
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.