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The media has reported on the malaria situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Health Ministry has recorded 2788 cases of malaria since 2011, of those, approximately 97% are considered to be imported cases.
Most cases occur during the rainy seasons and numbers begin to decline at the beginning of March with the lowest being reported between May to September.
The worst affected areas are the plains of Mekkah province and Jizan province in the west of the country which are not covered by the control programme due to poor roads, communication difficulties and lack of manpower.
(Via Arab News - accessed 27/05/13)
Advice for Travellers
Please refer to the Saudi Arabia country record for specific malaria recommendations.
