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Togo
Overall Risk: Low

Togo has year-round mosquito activity in the south, with peak risk during the rainy seasons from March through July and September through November. The entire country carries malaria risk, with the coastal zone around Lome and the forested southwest having the highest burden.

Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) is the primary concern. Yellow fever is endemic. Dengue fever has been reported at low levels. The relatively small and densely populated country means risk is broadly distributed.

Anopheles gambiae is the dominant malaria vector. Aedes aegypti transmits dengue and yellow fever. The bimodal rainy season in the south creates two annual peaks of elevated transmission.

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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