KDCA issues nationwide malaria alert after first carrier mosquito discovered

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) issued a nationwide malaria alert on Tuesday after detecting the year’s first mosquito in Korea carrying the Plasmodium vivax parasite.

2025-08-19

Nationwide malaria alert issued in Korea after parasites discovered in mosquitoes

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) issued a nationwide malaria alert on Wednesday following the discovery of malaria parasites in mosquitoes. This is the first nationwide malaria warning since the advisory issued on June 18.

2024-08-07

With malaria cases expected to hit 500 by end of year, preventive measures crucial

The number of malaria cases in Korea are expected to surpass 500 this year, leading health authorities to recommend preventive measures.

2024-08-01

Seoul gov't orders malaria alert for Gangseo District after two locally acquired cases reported

The Seoul Metropolitan Government issued a malaria alert for Gangseo District on Monday following the reports of two locally acquired cases.

2024-07-22

korea joongAng daily

KDCA issues nationwide malaria alert after first carrier mosquito discovered

Nationwide malaria alert issued in Korea after parasites discovered in mosquitoes

With malaria cases expected to hit 500 by end of year, preventive measures crucial

Seoul gov't orders malaria alert for Gangseo District after two locally acquired cases reported