Ivory Coast has year-round mosquito activity in the humid south, with peak risk during the rainy seasons from March through July and September through November. The forested south and west carry the highest malaria burden, while the drier north has more seasonal transmission. Abidjan carries significant urban risk.
Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern throughout the country. Dengue fever has moderate activity. Yellow fever is endemic. Chikungunya, Zika, and lymphatic filariasis are also present.
Anopheles gambiae is the dominant malaria vector. Aedes aegypti transmits dengue and yellow fever in urban areas. Antimalarial prophylaxis and bed nets are essential for all travelers.
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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.