Malaria news

5 December 2008: HPR: Malaria associated with travel to The Gambia (Read more)
18 April 2008: Plasmodium falciparum malaria from Great Exuma, Bahamas (Read more)
11 April 2008: Revised guidelines on malaria prevention for travellers to Goa (Read more pdf)
26 October 2007: Health professionals are reminded of the need to consider malaria chemoprophylaxis for travellers to Goa, India ( Read more)
26 October 2007: Malaria in Jamaica - update ( Read more)
26 September 2007: Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Jamaica - update (outbreak subsided) ( Read more)
1 June 2007: HPR: Plasmodium vivax malaria in São Paulo area, Brazil ( Read more)
16 March 2007: A further case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a UK traveller to Goa was confirmed on 14 March. All members of the party took Chloroquine Proguanil prophylaxis. Please note update to the guidance: all travellers to Goa should consider taking chemoprophylaxis to cover their stay and seek medical help immediately if malaria suspected. (Malaria guidelines )
9 March 2007: HPR: Cluster of malaria cases in northern Goa - update 2. ( Read more)
26 January 2007:HPR: Malaria treatment guidelines published ( Read more)
12 January 2007: Cluster of malaria cases in northern Goa - update.. ( Read more)
5 January 2007: Cluster of malaria cases in northern Goa ( Read more)

Last reviewed: 10 December 2008