Malaria is a serious, potentially life-threatening illness that is endemic in many parts of the world, including South Africa. It is transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito which is a night time biting mosquito. The most deadly form of malaria – Falciparum Malaria – is found extensively in Southern Africa and the parasite is becoming increasingly resistant to many forms of medication previously used to treat it which is why it is becoming more difficult to contain.