2023 dengue and malaria cases among UK travellers return to pre-pandemic levels, UK Health Security Agency warns.

UK Health Security Agency warns mosquito-borne infections like dengue and malaria are returning to pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, 634 dengue cases were reported among returning UK travellers, while 1,637 malaria cases were confirmed in England from January to October. The agency advises travellers to use insect repellent, cover exposed skin, sleep under treated bed nets, and consult with GPs or travel clinics before trips.

March 24, 2024
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