Mali has highly seasonal mosquito activity driven by the single rainy season from June through October. The Niger River delta and southern regions carry the highest malaria burden. The Saharan north has minimal risk outside oasis settlements. Bamako also carries significant urban malaria risk.
Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern, with intense seasonal transmission. Yellow fever is endemic. Lymphatic filariasis is present in the south. The dry season dramatically reduces mosquito activity in the Sahel and northern zones.
Anopheles gambiae is the dominant malaria vector in the south. Aedes aegypti transmits yellow fever. Mosquito activity is closely tied to the rains, creating a concentrated high-risk window during the wet season.
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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.