What do I advise for the traveller on a stopover?
A. Many stopovers are in urban or tourist areas (particularly in Asia) and have minimal malaria risk. They are often situated in countries which may have malaria transmission in parts. Therefore, in order to assess risk it is essential to establish where overnight accommodation will be. Stopovers in most of sub-Saharan Africa, including main cities, present a risk of malaria and antimalarial prophylaxis should be recommended.
