South Africa’s (SA) Gauteng Province Health Department has raised concern over what it says is an increase in Malaria cases and deaths in the province.
The department says 768 cases and 17 deaths have been recorded between January and September this year.
Although Gauteng is not a malaria-endemic province, the department says cross-border travel, particularly to Mozambique and other Southern African Development Community countries where malaria is prevalent, remains a major risk.
Residents travelling to these areas are being urged to take precautions, recognise the symptoms and seek medical attention early if they become ill.
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