Dominican Republic health official have seen an increase in the number of malaria cases in 2018 compared to 2017, over the same period. According to the General Directorate of Epidemiology (La Dirección General de Epidemiología (DIGEPI)) there has been a 21% increase in malaria cases, with 438 cases reported year to date in 2018 and only 360 for the same period in 2017. Of these cases 92% were Plasmodium falciparum and the remainder were P. vivax or mixed infections, there was one death. Read more
Advice for travellers
Travelvax recommends that travellers visiting this region discuss their itinerary and preventative medication with their healthcare provider. For advice, call Travelvax on 1300 360 164. 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.