According to the WHO, Zimbabwe’s malaria cases this year have almost doubled over the same period in 2019, rising from 137,843 cases and 137 deaths to 236,865 cases and 226 deaths, with the greatest impact in the provinces of Manicaland and Mashonaland East and Central. The report also notes that the situation is overwhelming the provinces’ health facilities ‘in the context of COVID 19 pandemic’. 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.