Malaria cases numbers have risen significantly this year in Zambezi region, bordering Angola. The northern region’s health director announced there have been in excess of 2,600 cases and six deaths in 2020, a marked increase on the 261 cases and a single death reported last year. Also in Africa, Uganda’s malaria cases surged by more than 40 percent this year following heavy rains. A local news source reports that the country ‘registers at least 16 malaria deaths per day’. 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.