Dengue and Malaria: Carriers Come Mainly from India and Africa

However, only 13 Mauritians are affected by malaria cases. But the ministry starts very soon a major campaign to raise public awareness.

The goal of prevention campaigns. To the press on Monday 16 December, the Minister of Health, Lormus Bhundoo gave more details on cases of dengue and malaria listed in Mauritius.There has recently been 17 cases of dengue fever and 46 cases of malaria reported in hospitals across the country between January and mid-December, the minister said.

But reassured the ministry, it is not Mauritians who are the most promising. Most patients are foreigners from India and Africa. Only 13 Mauritians were carriers of Malaria.

The Department of Health has conducted other tests in 415 places at risk. 10 mosquitoes were analyzed in each location for a total of 4150. None of them was carrying these diseases.

Level of awareness, the department soon will launch an advertising spot in Kreol and Bhojpuri on national television.