Airport Malaria: A Wake Up Call for Global Health Security The recent outbreak of malaria at Frankfurt Airport is a stark reminder that even in developed regions, ancient diseases can still pose a threat to human life.
Six airport employees contracted the disease, with one fatality, raising disturbing questions about global health security.
While most malaria cases in Germany are linked to travelers returning from high risk areas, "airport malaria" occurs when an infected mosquito is transported on an aircraft and infects someone at the airport or nearby.