Somalia has year-round mosquito activity in the south, with peak risk during the two rainy seasons: Gu (April through June) and Deyr (October through November). The Jubba and Shabelle river valleys, the southern regions, and the coastal cities carry the highest malaria burden. The arid north and northeast have lower but present risk.
Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern. Chikungunya has caused outbreaks. Armed conflict, displacement, and limited health infrastructure dramatically increase vulnerability to mosquito-borne disease across the country.
Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis are the primary malaria vectors. Access to prevention tools like bed nets and prophylaxis is severely limited in many areas due to ongoing conflict.
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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.