The Health Ministry has confirmed one additional case of malaria in South Trinidad, bringing the total number of cases detected in 2025 to eight.
The case was identified through the Ministry’s enhanced surveillance activities conducted by the Insect Vector Control Division, in line with established protocols.
Malaria is not endemic to Trinidad and Tobago, with the majority of cases being imported or introduced.
Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, primarily transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, which bites mainly at night.
Unlike dengue, chikungunya, and zika, malaria is not spread by a virus, and the Aedes mosquito is not the primary vector for malaria.
The Ministry is also advising high-risk groups, such as those living in forested areas, farmers, hunters, protective services personnel, hikers, and environmentalists, to take the necessary precautions.