In brief
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Malaria-related deaths in France, 2005–2014
Severe imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria, France, 1996–2003
The disease
A parasite transmitted by mosquito bites
Malaria is a potentially fatal infectious disease caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium, of which there are five species: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, and Plasmodium knowlesi.
P. falciparum is of...
What We Do
Epidemiological Surveillance of Malaria
Santé publique France analyzes and monitors trends in notifiable diseases, including malaria.
The purpose of the mandatory reporting system is to detect and report notifiable diseases in order to:
take action and prevent the risk of epidemics;
analyze...
Data
In mainland France
In mainland France, the annual incidence of locally acquired malaria cases remains extremely low (3 to 4 cases per year, on average, between 1995 and 2022). These are mainly cases of “airport malaria” or “suitcase malaria” (1 to 2 cases per year, on average), and malaria...
Publications
Find here the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France
2 publications
article
Malaria Care in French Guiana: What Are the Challenges in France’s Last Endemic Territory in 2024?
In relation to
thematic dossier
Reportable diseases
The surveillance system for reportable diseases relies on the transmission of data by physicians and laboratory professionals (both in private practice and in hospitals) to the relevant staff at...
thematic dossier
Vector-borne diseases
Les maladies à transmission vectorielle sont des maladies infectieuses transmises par des vecteurs, essentiellement insectes et acariens hématophages. Santé publique France participe à leur...
