The Central African Republic has year-round mosquito activity, with peak risk during the rainy season from May through October. The entire country carries high malaria burden, with the southwestern forest zone and river systems being particularly intense transmission areas. Ongoing conflict severely limits vector control and health services.
Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern, with one of the highest per-capita burdens in the world. Yellow fever is endemic. Armed conflict and displacement further increase vulnerability to mosquito-borne diseases.
Anopheles gambiae is the dominant malaria vector. Aedes aegypti transmits yellow fever. The combination of tropical climate, conflict-disrupted health services, and limited infrastructure creates extremely high risk.
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Disease presence data is sourced from WHO, CDC, ECDC, and OpenDengue. This is not medical advice — consult a travel health professional before your trip.