South Africa: NICD issues malaria alert for Easter 2018!

South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has released a new malaria alert for Easter 2018. Due to increased travel during the Easter holidays, and the recent widespread rainfall across southern Africa, the number of malaria cases is expected to rise. The highest malaria transmission in the region would be found in Mozambique.
All residents and travellers to and from malaria transmission areas in South Africa (north-eastern parts, covering Mopani district and Vhembe district of Limpopo, and the western parts of the Waterberg district (Thabazimbi and Lephalale areas)) remain at risk. Other areas of high transmission risk include the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, including the Kruger National Park and surrounds, and the northern KwaZulu Natal - Mozambique border region.

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South Africa: Malaria risk in South Africa 2017 (infographic)!

South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has released a new updated advisory on the Malaria risk in South Africa 2017. According to the NICD, the seasonal risk to catch Malaria in Malaria-infected regions in South Africa usually peaks between September and May. Due to more mosquito breeding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern KwaZulu Natal and other high risk areas in in the country, the seasonal risk has now been significantly extended. This increased breeding activity is most likely related to climate change and heavier rainfall. See the infographic below for more information.

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South Africa: Malaria update!

According to the latest malaria update by South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the transmission of malaria in endemic areas in South Africa has extended into late May 2017 and early June 2017; however, the number of cases has decreased significantly in the past two weeks.

Malaria Risk Map
via http://www.nicd.ac.za/index.php/malaria-alert-03-may-2017/

Malaria in South Africa is endemic in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. Residents and travellers are encouraged to take necessary precautions, and keep a high index of awareness of malaria symptoms.

South Africa: South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) issued official malaria advisory!

South Africa is currently experiencing its annunal malaria season, which usually occurs during the rainy months between September and May. The South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has therefore issued an official malaria advisory to remind travellers visiting any of the malaria areas within or outside of South Africa to take additional precautions and maintain a higher index of suspicion.

National Institute for Communicable Diseases | Alerts | Malaria advisory - March 2017

The NICD (National Institute for Communicable Diseases) is a division of the NHLS (National Health Laboratory Service).

Also read: 
- Malaria focus in western Waterberg, Limpopo Province - No new cases of locally acquired malaria
- Odyssean malaria: Tshwane, Gauteng Province and Swartruggens, North West Province