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Travelling to West Africa to celebrate 'Detty December'?

Take care of your health and don't forget malaria risks if travelling to West Africa this December to take part in cultural celebrations

Updated: 17 November 2025
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Mefloquine shortage

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

Updated: 09 October 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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