Across the Pacific, nations are experiencing changes in disease patterns and severity caused by climate disruption, and outbreaks of diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya are expected to become larger and more frequent. Conditions that are favourable to mosquito proliferation have already led to a rise in malaria cases in the Solomon Islands, up by 40 percent from 2015- 2021, and more malaria-related deaths over the same period in Papua New Guinea (25 percent increase). 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.