Tag: malaria

Holiday buzz kill: Be malaria-safe in high-risk destinations

August 29, 2024 By Tania Griffin 0
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As warmer weather approaches, many South Africans have already booked or are in the process of planning their December holidays. World Mosquito Day in August commemorates Sir Ronald Ross’s 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and serves as a timely reminder for holidaymakers about malaria prevention, particularly when visiting local high-risk areas during the height…

Think ahead to prevent malaria this summer

November 22, 2023 By Aveng Media 0

Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the highest malaria rates in the world – and even within our borders, the health risks posed by this mosquito-borne illness cannot be taken lightly, especially for those at risk of more severe illness. “As many people are planning their summer holidays, it is important to think ahead to prevent…