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Palestine
Overall Risk: Low

Palestine has seasonal mosquito activity from May through October, with peak risk during the summer months. The Jordan Valley and lower-lying areas carry more mosquito exposure than the highland areas. Urban environments with poor drainage and water infrastructure can support breeding.

West Nile virus is the primary mosquito-borne disease concern, at low levels. There is no malaria transmission. Overall mosquito-borne disease risk is low, similar to the broader eastern Mediterranean profile.

Culex pipiens is the dominant mosquito species. The semi-arid Mediterranean climate naturally limits mosquito breeding to the warmer months and areas with standing water.

Precautions

Use DEET (20%+) or Picaridin-based repellent on exposed skin
Wear light-colored, long-sleeve clothing at dawn and dusk
Sleep under a permethrin-treated mosquito net if no air conditioning
Eliminate standing water near your accommodation
Keep windows and doors closed or screened
Consider antimalarial prophylaxis if malaria is present — consult your doctor
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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.

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