Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) has seasonal mosquito activity, with peak risk during the rainy season from November through March. The low-lying eastern border region (Lubombo) near Mozambique carries the highest malaria risk. The western highlands and Mbabane have negligible risk.
Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern, concentrated in the eastern lowlands. Eswatini is in the pre-elimination phase and has dramatically reduced malaria cases. Most transmission is now from cross-border importation from Mozambique.
Anopheles arabiensis is the primary malaria vector. The countrys small size and effective control programs mean that malaria risk is limited to the eastern Lubombo plateau. Most visitors to the western highlands face minimal mosquito-borne disease 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.