{"id":1078,"date":"2022-05-27T13:56:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/?page_id=1078"},"modified":"2024-10-06T23:16:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T23:16:04","slug":"mosquitos-malaria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/mosquitoes-malaria-cape-verde\/","title":{"rendered":"Mosquitoes &amp; Malaria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1078\" class=\"elementor elementor-1078\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43b54aea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43b54aea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e42e8a5\" data-id=\"6e42e8a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56626ddb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56626ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.1 - 14-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2>Mosquitoes in Cape Verde<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its subtropical climate, there are mosquitoes in Cape Verde. The concentration tends to be most noticeable from July to December.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prophylactic medication or vaccine against mosquito-borne diseases is required for entry into Cape Verde, taking into account the local health and epidemiological situation. However, travelers should check whether the health authorities in their country of origin recommend or require any specific health measures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the use of insect repellents is recommended.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>Malaria in Cape Verde<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaria is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by the protozoan Plasmodium and transmitted through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Anopheles mosquitoes usually bite at night (from dusk to dawn).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaria transmission in Cape Verde in recent years has been low and irregular. With the exception of the 2017 outbreak, most or all cases are imported. <\/span><b>Since 2019, all malaria cases diagnosed in Cape Verde have been imported<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (people coming infected from other countries).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table: Malaria in Cape Verde (imported and autochthonous\/local cases), 2012 to 2019<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Year<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Population<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Cases (imported and local)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Incidence (per 100,000)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Deaths<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Mortality rate (per 100,000)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Lethality rate (%)<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2012<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">505.983<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,8<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2013<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">512.173<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2014<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">518.467<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,9<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,2<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2015<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">524.833<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2016<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">531.239<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14,1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,4<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,7<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2017<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">537.661<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">446<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,4<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,4<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2018<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">544.081<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,7<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>2019<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">550.483<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0,0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minsaude.gov.cv\/index.php\/documentosite\/-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistical Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Ministry of Health of Cape Verde (2019)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the focus on eliminating malaria, Cape Verde has invested heavily in numerous research and preventive actions such as annual indoor spraying campaigns, regular control of vector larvae, malaria control at points of entry (airports and ports), environmental sanitation and raising awareness among the population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>In January 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/12-01-2024-who-certifies-cabo-verde-as-malaria-free--marking-a-historic-milestone-in-the-fight-against-malaria\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The World Health Organization has certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country<\/a><\/b>.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, due to its geographical location and links with other countries, Cape Verde remains susceptible to the reintroduction of the disease, so individual protection measures against mosquitoes must be maintained.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Dengue fever in Cape Verde<\/span><\/h3><p>Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti. In Cape Verde, the risk of dengue fever has been increasing since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governo.cv\/ministerio-da-saude-confirma-2-casos-confirmados-de-dengue-no-pais\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 2023<\/a>There have been outbreaks on some islands, mainly Santiago, Fogo and Brava. This scenario is worrying both local authorities and travelers.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Current Dengue Situation in Cape Verde<\/h4><p>In November 2023, Cape Verde reported cases of the disease in the country after several years without autochthonous cases.\u00a0<\/p><p>Subsequently, the government of Cape Verde declared, through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governo.cv\/dengue-governo-decide-avancar-com-a-declaracao-de-situacao-de-contingencia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Resolution 58\/2024, a Contingency situation throughout the country<\/a>. This decision was taken on October 2, 2024, with initial validity until December 2024, by the Council of Ministers, in response to the worsening potential risk of an increase in dengue cases, exacerbated by the rains.<\/p><p>The health authorities have been monitoring the situation closely and warning the population about the risks of the disease. Dengue can cause symptoms such as high fever and body aches. In most cases, the illness is mild, but it is important to seek medical attention if symptoms worsen due to the risk of dengue hemorrhagic fever.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Efforts to Contain the Dengue Outbreak in Cape Verde<\/h4><p>Public health authorities have implemented various measures to contain the spread of dengue fever. These include:<\/p><ol><li><p><strong>Awareness campaigns<\/strong>The population is being informed about the symptoms of dengue fever and ways to prevent it, such as eliminating mosquito breeding sites like standing water.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Vector Control Actions<\/strong>Spraying campaigns are being carried out in affected areas to reduce the mosquito population. This includes regular inspections of homes and public spaces to identify and eliminate breeding sites.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Strengthening the Health System<\/strong>The government is mobilizing resources to ensure that health services are prepared to deal with dengue cases, with an emphasis on rapid diagnosis and appropriate treatment.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4>Dengue Prevention Measures<\/h4><p>If you are planning to travel to Cape Verde, it is important to take some precautions:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Use repellents<\/strong>Apply repellent to exposed areas of skin, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Suitable clothing<\/strong>: Opt for long-sleeved clothes and pants, especially in areas where outbreaks have been reported.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Avoid standing water<\/strong>Beware of places that accumulate water, such as flower pots, tires and containers. Inform the authorities if you find areas with standing water that could be breeding grounds.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is the risk of contracting malaria in Cape Verde?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on recent statistics, the risk of contracting malaria in Cape Verde is very low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the recent absence of cases, due to the presence of the mosquito vector on some islands and the mobility of people with neighboring countries, preventive measures such as the use of repellents are recommended, especially at night (the Anopheles mosquito's biting time).<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Which Cape Verde islands have malaria?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2018, there have been no local cases of malaria on any of Cape Verde's islands. Although the mosquito vector exists in the country, it can only transmit malaria if it first bites someone infected with the parasite that causes the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mosquito vector Anopheles Gambiae is present on 7 of the 9 inhabited islands, with the exception of Sal and Brava. In recent years, local transmission has been restricted to Santiago (Praia, 2018) and Boavista (Jo\u00e3o Galego, 2015).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do I need to take prophylactic medication or a malaria vaccine before traveling to Cape Verde?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the low incidence of the disease in the country, Cape Verde does not require <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/health-services-in-cape-verde\/\">prophylactic medication<\/a> or malaria vaccine to enter the territory. However, travelers should check if their country of origin recommends or requires any specific health measures.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">It is advisable to take measures against mosquito bites, such as using repellents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">Which Cape Verde islands will be most affected by dengue fever in 2024?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>The outbreaks have been most noticeable in Santiago, Fogo and Brava, but the situation could change, so it is advisable to check for updates.<\/p><ul><li><strong>How can I protect myself from dengue during my trip to Cape Verde?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Use repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing and avoid standing water to minimize the risk of mosquito bites.<\/p><ul><li><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">What should I do if I show symptoms of dengue fever in Cape Verde?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>If you experience symptoms of dengue fever, seek medical attention immediately to receive appropriate advice and treatment.<\/p><ul><li><b>Where can I find up-to-date information on Dengue fever in Cape Verde?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p>For up-to-date information on<b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0Dengue in Cape Verde through<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ministeriosaude\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official website of the Ministry of Health<\/a>\u00a0on facebook, on <a href=\"https:\/\/insp.gov.cv\/boletim-da-dengue\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Institute of Public Health website<\/a> of Cape Verde.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DePina, A. J., Andrade, A. J. B., Dia, A. K., Moreira, A., Faye, O., &amp; Seck, I. (2018). Achievement of malaria pre-elimination in Cape Verde according to the data collected from 2010 to 2016. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/malariajournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12936-018-2376-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaria journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 17(1), 1-12.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ministry of Health and Social Security. Technical Report After Action Review of the response to the malaria epidemic, October 2018<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"4\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Towards the Elimination of Malaria in Cape Verde | WHO | Regional Office for Africa, available from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afro.who.int\/pt\/news\/rumo-eliminacao-do-paludismo-em-cabo-verde\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.afro.who.int\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Official Bulletin no. 92, Series I, October 2, 2024: Resolution no. 85\/2024 of the Council of Ministers; available from\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\" href=\"https:\/\/kiosk.incv.cv\/1.1.92.5991\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/kiosk.incv.cv\/1.1.92.5991\/\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mosquitoes in Cape Verde Due to its subtropical climate, there are mosquitoes in Cape Verde. The concentration tends to be most noticeable from July to December. No prophylactic medication or vaccination against mosquito-borne diseases is required for entry into Cape Verde, given the local health and epidemiological situation. 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