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Malaria prevention and treatment – what does your medical scheme cover?

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According to the World Health Organization, malaria has been a priority health problem in the African region for the past few decades, and today, it still remains the leading cause of illness, hospital admissions and deaths on the continent. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female mosquitoes, […]

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Holiday buzz kill: Be malaria-safe in high-risk destinations

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As warmer weather approaches, many South African families have already booked or are in the process of planning their December holidays. World Mosquito Day in August commemorates Sir Ronald Ross’s 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and serves as a timely reminder for holidaymakers about malaria prevention, particularly when visiting local high-risk areas during the

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