Although no indigenous cases have been recorded in Europe for more than 60 years — with the exception of a few sporadic cases in Greek agricultural areas — malaria has not completely disappeared from the continent. Each year, travellers are infected abroad and become ill once they return home. It is referred to as "imported" malaria, and the phenomenon is on the rise. In Europe, nearly 7,000 cases were reported by the Member States in 2023. In t…
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Although no indigenous cases have been recorded in Europe for more than 60 years — with the exception of a few sporadic cases in Greek agricultural areas — malaria has not completely disappeared from the continent. Each year, travellers are infected abroad and become ill once they return home. It is referred to as "imported" malaria, and the phenomenon is on the rise. In Europe, nearly 7,000 cases were reported by the Member States in 2023. In t…