Kingdom reports 2,788 cases of malaria

There have 2,788 cases of malaria diagnosed in the Kingdom since 2011, according to the Health Ministry.
Most malaria victims come from the Tahama region like Jazan and Al Qunfutha. Most cases occur during the rainy seasons. About 97 percent originate outside the Kingdom.
The Thami region and Jazan are some of the most crucial areas for malaria in the Kingdom and not covered by the control program because of poor roads communication difficulties and lack of manpower. But the situation has improved with registration of 59 cases in Jazan at 80 percent and Aseer at 13.04 percent, while the other areas didn’t register any cases. The rise in the number of cases started in January in all areas and began to fall in March. It is expected to rise again in October and continue until December, especially in Jazan.
Statistics show there is a decline in the number of malaria cases beginning in March and reaching lowest rates between May to September, and rising in October.