Malaria kills car dealer Russian tourist on holiday in Zanzibar

The tragic death of Vladislav Larionov, a car dealership manager from the city of Ulyanovsk, marks the first fatal case of malaria in the region. He passed away on April 10, after spending a month in intensive care.

Larionov and his wife, Kamila, travelled to Zanzibar at the end of February. Upon returning to Ulyanovsk, he developed flu-like symptoms, including a high fever of 39°C (102.2°F).

Initially misdiagnosed as influenza, his condition deteriorated, leading to hospitalisation and a diagnosis of malaria.

Albert, Kamila's brother, said: "He was placed in intensive care, connected to a ventilator. We were afraid of every call. But it still happened."

Kamila, who is expecting their first child, has been left to cope with the loss and the financial burden of a mortgage and loans that Larionov had been managing.

Albert added: "It was very difficult for her. She doesn't need these worries now; she can't be nervous in her condition."

The family had not intended to publicise their grief, but news of Larionov's death leaked to the media.

Story: NewsX