QUESTION I am holidaying in South Africa in January. 2014 including a visit to Kruger national park. Do I need anti malarial medication? ANSWER According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), malaria is present in Kruger National Park: Country Name Malaria in Country Drug Resistance Malaria Type Prophylaxis for Areas with Malaria South Africa Present in the northeastern … [Read more...]
Malaria in Southern Africa
QUESTION Which areas in southern africa harbour malaria? ANSWER Most of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa does not harbor malaria, either because it is too cold, too dry, or control measures have successfully eliminated transmission. However, malaria transmission is found in virtually all parts of Zimbabwe and southern Mozambique. In addition, pockets of malaria transmission can be … [Read more...]
Four high risk areas for malaria in South Africa
QUESTION: List four areas in South Africa that are considered high risk for malaria. ANSWER: The far north east of the country is the only region considered a high transmission zone for malaria. This includes places such as the Maputoland coast in KwaZulu-Natal, Kruger National Park (and Nelspruit), most of the border region with Swaziland and the lowveld of Mpumalanga. Regions buffering … [Read more...]