Mauritius, Once Certified Malaria-free in 1973, Now Faces Renewed Challenges in Keeping the Disease at Bay.

Mauritius, one of Africa's wealthiest countries, was certified malaria-free for the first time in 1973. But keeping the disease at bay has proven to be an ongoing challenge. The island nation has since experienced sporadic outbreaks, prompting health authorities to implement rigorous surveillance and response measures to prevent the re-establishment of local transmission.