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How common is airport malaria?
'Airport malaria' is a rare but recognised phenomenon where mosquitoes carrying malaria parasites travel on planes from endemic regions to non-endemic ones. Once they arrive, they can bite people near the airport, causing localised outbreaks. This incident highlights the ongoing risk, despite strict international health regulations designed to prevent such occurrences.
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