Is malaria a real danger to British travellers?
Unfortunately the answer is yes. Travel figures have revealed an increase of about 190% in travel to popular malarious destinations such as Africa and India over the past ten years. Every year, 2,000 UK travellers contract malaria and on average there are nine deaths. Even if treated, malaria can be painful and debilitating so it is advisable to protect yourself. Your healthcare professional will know if you are travelling to an at-risk destination and will be able to offer you advice about preventing the disease.
