Western Sahara
Malaria

Western Sahara: General Health Risks

Malaria

Malaria is transmitted by the night-time - dusk to dawn - biting female Anopheles mosquito.

Risk is present throughout the country

High risk months for Malaria are: to

Incidence of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria: %

Areas with drug resistant Malaria:

Suppressive medication is not recommended.

Travellers going to risk areas should follow meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures from dusk to dawn during the malaria season. Download IAMAT's whitepaper How to Protect Yourself Against Malaria for details.