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The Health and Family Welfare Minister of Tripura has reportedly announced that 41 people have died due to a recent outbreak of malaria in the state of Tripura, and that malaria parasites have been detected in the blood samples of approximately 3,215 individuals. Districts reported to be affected include the mountainous areas of Dhalai, Gomti, Khowai, North Tripura and South Tripura.
(Via The Health Site - accessed 23/06/14)
Details of malaria prophylaxis and recommendations are available on the India country record.
Travellers should be made aware of the malaria risks, educated about mosquito bite avoidance and advised to seek urgent medical advice if they develop a feverish illness.
Further details can be found on the Malaria Chemoprophylaxis page.
