ADF Health October 2006 - Volume 7 Number 2

Malaria Update

Malaria in the ADF

Total malaria infections in ADF personnel in various deployments
Papua New Guinea, January 2006 – June 2006 Diagnosed in Papua New Guinea Diagnosed on return to Australia Total	0 4 4
Sudan, January 2006 – June 2006 Diagnosed in Sudan Diagnosed on return to Australia Total	3 0 3
East Timor, September 1999 – June 2006 Diagnosed in East Timor Diagnosed on return to Australia Total	82 389 471
Solomon Islands, July 2003 – June 2006 Diagnosed in Solomon Islands Diagnosed on return to Australia Total	0 12 12

Between 1 Jan 2006 and 30 Jun 2006, seven new cases of malaria were reported. Four cases have arisen from Operation Wantok Warrior, which was based around Wewak in Papua New Guinea. All four members contracted the Vivax form of malaria on return to Australia.

The other three cases involved members serving with the United Nations in Sudan. All three were diagnosed in country with the Falciparum form of malaria.

There have been no further cases involving members serving in the Solomon Islands or East Timor.

Malaria reporting

All Health Service personnel are encouraged to notify the Central Malaria Registry promptly when a malaria casualty is detected. Informal notifications preceding a PM40 can be made by telephone (07) 3332 4836 or by email Nathan.Elmes@defence.gov.au

ADF Health October 2006 - Volume 7 Number 2

Malaria Update

Malaria in the ADF

Total malaria infections in ADF personnel in various deployments

Malaria reporting