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Malaria outbreak – Zanzibar

Malaria outbreak – Zanzibar

A large outbreak of falciparum malaria occurring in Zanzibar. This ongoing epidemic which started in October, and has spread to a non-immune population that have resulted in admissions and deaths, particularly among young adults. It is strongly advised to recommend malaria prophylaxis to all travelers to Zanzibar. It is strongly advised to recommend malaria prophylaxis to all travelers to Zanzibar.