To the best of our knowledge there have been no cases of malaria contracted at the lodges, although a few cases of locals contracting malaria have been reported in Puerto Maldonado. Although the instructors and other leaders of the course do not take anti-malaria pills, we still strongly advise you to seek and follow the professional advice of your doctor. For more information on malaria and safe travel visit http://www.malariahotspots.co.uk or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office http://www.fco.gov.uk