Eighth malaria case confirmed in south Trinidad
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Elections 2025
April 7, 2025
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Health officials have confirmed an eighth case of malaria in Trinidad and Tobago for 2025, following enhanced surveillance efforts in south Trinidad.
The case was identified by the Insect Vector Control Division (IVCD) as part of ongoing monitoring under the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) malaria prevention and control protocols.
Malaria is not currently endemic to Trinidad and Tobago. However, between 2015 and 2024, health authorities recorded 153 confirmed cases—an average of 15 per year—with most being imported or introduced from abroad.
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