Two die of malaria at Frankfurt Airport after African mosquitoes arrive on plane

Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have died of malaria after six employees contracted the mosquito‑borne disease in an outbreak first detected in July. German health officials say the infections likely came from mosquitoes that arrived on an aircraft suspected to have flown from Africa. The victims were men working in different roles and separate areas of the airport. Fraport, the airport operator, confirmed one death initially; Frankfurt public health later reported a second fatality. Authorities have set mosquito traps around the airfield, are analysing captured insects and blood samples, and advise anyone with fever or flu‑like symptoms to see a doctor immediately. They stress that malaria cannot spread person‑to‑person and that the risk to the general Frankfurt population remains very low. The Robert Koch Institute noted that airport‑acquired malaria is extremely rare, with the last case at Frankfurt in 2023, and warned that missing a travel history can delay diagnosis. For Nigerians, the incident highlights the ongoing danger of malaria even when traveling abroad and the importance of using prophylaxis, sleeping under nets, and seeking prompt care for fevers after trips. Will you carry anti‑malaria tablets and use repellent on your next international journey, or rely on luck?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/mosquitoes-suspected-from-africa-arrive-in-germany-kill-two-workers/