Malaria cases rising dramatically
- Source: Global Times
- [02:14 August 04 2010]
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The lack of strict physical examinations of inbound and outbound workers has also contributed to the rise in falciparum malaria cases, public health experts warn.
Chen Wei, a sports journalist who traveled to South Africa to cover this year's World Cup, said no physical examinations are in place for travelers between China and Africa.
"The locals in South Africa told me there is no need to worry about malaria in the winter. I skipped the vaccine shot there. When I came back to China, there was also no physical examination in place," he said.
Tang, of the NIPD, said there is no need to panic about malaria or be overly concerned about malaria patients.
"Malaria is curable as long as it is discovered early and treated properly," he said.
"We should also focus on public education on the disease. Companies that export labor to Africa and Southeast Asia must give more education about falciparum malaria to their employees - provide them insurance or other protection if they can," he added.
Liu Linlin contributed to this story
