The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Center for Disease Control of the
United States no longer recommend the use of anti-malarial medication for
travellers to resort destinations in the eastern province of La Altagracia
(Punta Cana-Bavaro). The recommendation had been instated in November after 21
visitors from Canada, the US and Europe were affected. The last reported case
occurred in early January.
The PHAC and CDC worked closely with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
and the Ministry of Public Health of the DR to assess the situation and measures
implemented by the local health authorities that have been effective in
controlling the outbreak, concluding in the rescinding of the anti-malarial
medication recommendation.
For travelers to tourist resort areas, the use of personal insect protective
measures against mosquito bites is still recommended.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2005/mal_dr0506_e.html
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/malaria_dr_2004.htm