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There have been several recent “near misses” – with journalists narrowly escaping severe illness in parts of the world such as West and Central Africa, and Afghanistan. The global malaria situation changes over time, and so does the latest advice on prevention. It is vital to seek up-to-date advice for every trip. If you have a good relationship with your doctor or travel clinic, this should be possible even at the last minute, over the phone.
There is now a wider choice of malarial medication for prevention, treatment, and emergency self-use, appropriate for every situation. In particular, there are good options that can be used even at the last minute prior to departure. A breaking news story should be no excuse for ever missing out on malaria protection.
Staff on long-term postings are surrounded by – and sometimes influenced by – local people who do not need to take malaria medication. They are especially likely to miss out on expert advice and protection. Every news media employer with staff permanently based or travelling to malarial regions should have a formal, written malaria prevention policy.
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