In Mayotte, malaria surveillance relies on case reports submitted by the CHM laboratory and physicians to the health surveillance platform of the Indian Ocean Health Agency (ARS-OI), Mayotte branch. Each report is subject to an epidemiological investigation by the Vector Control Unit (LAV). Data analysis and feedback are provided by the Indian Ocean Regional Health Agency (CIRE OI).

Key points:

• 46 new cases of malaria reported in 2012

• The downward trend observed in 2011 appears to be continuing

• A new focus of indigenous transmission in Tsararano