Thursday 26 April 2012

22% increase in malaria cases

22% increase in malaria cases: The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has issued a new warning to British travellers over the risk of catching malaria during overseas travel.
New figures from the HPA – published on World Malaria Day – show a sharp rise in cases among travellers returning from the Indian sub-continent.
Overall, there was a 5% decreased in malaria infections reported in 2011 (1,677) compared to 2010 (1,761). Healthcare Today
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