As of 29 May 2026, 197 malaria cases have been reported in Mayotte:
- 71 suspected locally acquired cases, and
- 109 imported cases (mostly from the Comoros)
- 17 cases of undetermined origin.
The predominant species is Plasmodium falciparum. This is a marked increase compared to April 2026. The increase in local transmission represents a setback for Mayotte's malaria elimination efforts.
Optimal mosquito protection 24/7 (at dusk and at night against malaria, during the day against dengue, chikungunya and other arboviruses).
In case of fever, malaria should always be ruled out by blood test.