Malaria risk in Jamaica and Goa
(02 November 2007) The National Travel Health Network and Centre has reported an increased risk of malaria in Jamaica and Goa. An outbreak involving 370 cases was reported in Kingston, Jamaica, in December 2006 but was believed to have subsided. However, two new cases have been identified in the Kingston area in the last few weeks. Goa has also seen a rise of malaria cases in residents since last year. During the first six months of 2007, there were 788 cases. In the same period of 2006, there were 240. There have also been a few cases of malaria in travellers to Goa as recently as August. ABTA is encouraging agents and tour operators to inform their clients of the risk of malaria in these regions. http://www.worldtravelguide.net/news/2967/news/Malaria-risk-in-Jamaica-and-Goa.html Sanny de Quepem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
