Kruger Park malaria alert

THE Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga has urged visitors to take precautionary measures against malaria before visiting.

The warning comes in the wake of an outbreak of the disease that claimed over 30 lives in neighbouring Limpopo.

The SA National Parks said the park was classified as a low risk area.

“Due to the heavy rainfall this year, there are pools of water in abundance everywhere and the park is experiencing malaria cases especially in the northern part of the park,” said spokesperson William Mabasa.

The provincial health department said it had response teams spread across parts of Limpopo. – ANA