Mozzwise Briefing

Angola has year-round mosquito activity in the tropical north and seasonal activity in the south, with peak risk during the rainy season from September through April. The northern provinces, the Atlantic coast, and the Cuanza and Zambezi river systems carry the highest malaria burden. The southern highlands and Namib desert border have lower risk.

Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern, with Angola having a significant malaria burden. The country also has yellow fever risk, and vaccination is required for entry. The post-conflict infrastructure gaps complicate vector control in rural areas.

Anopheles gambiae is the dominant malaria vector. Aedes aegypti transmits yellow fever. The tropical climate in the north and the extensive river systems maintain high mosquito density during the wet season.