Warning over rise in malaria cases

MALARIA cases in Ireland are increasing, particularly among children, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has warned.

Latest HPSC figures show that 96 cases were notified in Ireland in 2006, more than double that recorded in 2005.

Malaria was contracted in Africa in 76% of cases. Fortunately, there were no deaths due to the disease.

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