Wednesday 19 June 2013

Imported Malaria in South East London

A press release was published on the Public Health England website about the high number of cases of malaria in returning travellers who live in south east London.  A report published, identifies that 4,311 people were confirmed with malaria between 2000 and 2011.  Where a borough of residence was known, Southwark had the highest number of case, followed by Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley.  Read the press report for more information.  To view the report, click on the image below.