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Mefloquine shortage

Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues

Updated: 09 June 2026
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World Malaria Day: 25 April 2026

World Malaria Day is an opportunity to highlight the progress that has been made in eliminating malaria, but also to remember that it remains a significant problem in some countries

Updated: 16 April 2026

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: 26 March 2026
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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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