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Suriname
Overall Risk: Low

Suriname has year-round mosquito activity, with peak risk during the rainy seasons from April through August and December through February. The interior rainforest, the coastal Paramaribo area, and gold-mining regions carry the highest risk.

Dengue fever is present at low levels. Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) persists in the interior, particularly in mining areas. Chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever are also present. The small population means case counts are low, but risk to travelers in the interior is real.

Aedes aegypti is the main vector in Paramaribo and coastal towns. Anopheles darlingi transmits malaria in the forested interior. Travelers to mining and rainforest areas face the highest exposure.

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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