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Taiwan reports first imported malaria case of 2025

Reporter TVBS News Staff
Release time:2025/01/25 06:00
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Taiwan reports first imported malaria case of 2025 (Shutterstock) Taiwan reports first imported malaria case of 2025
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TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 衛生福利部疾病管制署) announced Friday (Jan. 24) the first imported malaria case of 2025. A foreign woman in her 30s, who arrived from Kenya in early January, experienced symptoms on Jan. 19 and was diagnosed with malignant malaria on Jan. 23, the CDC reported. She then returned to her husband's company dormitory after treatment, according to Tseng Shu-hui (曾淑慧), the CDC spokesperson.

The CDC's monitoring data shows that Taiwan has recorded one imported malaria case this year, aligning with the 0 to 1 cases reported during the same period from 2021 to 2024. Over the past five years, Taiwan has confirmed 19 cases, all imported, primarily from African countries. The World Health Organization (WHO, 世界衛生組織) reports that in 2023, there were 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide, with over 94% occurring in Africa, including approximately 3 million cases in Kenya.

 

The CDC reminds the public that malaria spreads through bites from infected mosquitoes and presents symptoms similar to influenza. The disease mainly manifests as tertian and malignant malaria. The CDC urges travelers to consult travel medicine clinics at least one month before visiting malaria-endemic regions, follow physicians' advice on preventive medication, wear light-colored long sleeves and pants, and use mosquito repellent during their trip.

With the ongoing surveillance and preventive measures, health authorities aim to mitigate the risk of further imported cases. Travelers should remain vigilant and adhere to recommended precautions to safeguard their health.