Airport Malaria Cluster in Certified Malaria-Free Country, Libya, 2024

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ahmed M. Alarbi, Ahmed B. Elhaddad, Nafesa M. Almehdawi, Walid K. Saadawi, Hanan A. Aqeehal, Mohamed A. Elalem
DOI: 10.3201/eid3202.251508
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

In November 2024, an autochthonous cluster of 4 Plasmodium falciparum cases (1 fatal) was identified near Benina International Airport, Benghazi, Libya. Epidemiologic and entomologic investigation ruled out local transmission, pointing to airport malaria as the cause and highlighting the vulnerability of malaria-free regions to imported vectors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Malaria Research and Control Mosquito-borne diseases and control Travel-related health issues

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
2
Pages
305–307
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN