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Mefloquine shortage

Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of March 2026

Updated: 16 January 2026
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Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock

Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis

Updated: 08 December 2025
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Malaria-free certification: Timor-Leste

The World Health Organization has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free

Updated: 29 July 2025
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Malaria-free certification: Suriname

The World Health Organization has certified Suriname as malaria-free

Updated: 01 July 2025
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Malaria-free certification: Georgia

The World Health Organization certified Georgia as malaria-free

Updated: 24 January 2025
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UK malaria cases in returned travellers and updated guidelines

UK Health Security Agency publish malaria 2023 and 2024 (provisional) UK case numbers and updated malaria guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK

Updated: 03 December 2024
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