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An increase in the number of malaria cases in Venezuela has been reported. A total of 88 000 cases have been reported in the southern state of Bolivar, thus far in 2015. This equates to a 55.3% increase compared with the same time period in 2014, and has been declared an epidemic.
The majority of cases (88.48%) have been reported from the municipality of Sifontes in Bolivar state.
(Via Informe21 (in Spanish) - accessed 12/10/15)
There is a risk of malaria all year round in certain parts of Venezuela and antimalarial prophylaxis is recomended for these areas. See the Malaria section on the Venezuela country record for further information.
Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
