30/10/2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is hosting Malaria Seminar as part of the province’s continous efforts to strengthen malaria awareness and response through annual clinical training. The seminar, bringing together clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory personnel, environmental health practitioners and primary healthcare nurses to strengthen the early detection, diagnosis, treatment and reporting of malaria.
Although Gauteng is classified as a non-endemic malaria province, the disease remains a significant public health concern, with most cases linked to travel and migration from malaria-endemic areas. The province recorded 666 malaria cases and seven deaths in 2025, while 708 cases and 17 deaths had already been reported between January and July 2026.
The training is focused on improving clinical recognition of malaria, the use and interpretation of rapid diagnostic tests, management of uncomplicated and severe malaria, adherence to treatment protocols, emergency referral pathways, and strengthening surveillance and reporting systems. Through ongoing education and collaboration, Gauteng continues to equip healthcare workers with the skills needed to identify, investigate and treat malaria early, helping to prevent complications and save lives.
