No — Mozambique is not malaria-free. Most regions carry malaria risk year‑round or seasonally; travelers should get pre‑travel advice and use prophylaxis and mosquito‑bite prevention.
Short answer: No — Mozambique is not malaria-free. Most of the country carries a risk of malaria, especially the lowland and coastal provinces, with Plasmodium falciparum (the most dangerous species) dominant. Transmission is generally year‑round in northern and central lowlands and the islands, and increases during the rainy season (roughly November–April). Some higher-elevation or urban areas have lower risk, but malaria can still occur in and around cities like Maputo.
Practical advice: get a pre-travel consultation 4–6 weeks before departure to choose an appropriate antimalarial (common options include atovaquone–proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine). Use strict bite prevention: insecticide-treated bed nets, topical repellents (DEET or picaridin), long-sleeved clothing, screened rooms or air-conditioning, and avoid outdoor activity at dusk and dawn. Pregnant women and young children are at higher risk — pregnant travellers should avoid malaria areas when possible and seek specialist advice.
If you develop fever during or after travel, seek immediate medical attention and tell clinicians about your Mozambique travel. There is no widely used malaria vaccine for travellers; follow official guidance from your local travel clinic, CDC, or WHO for the latest recommendations.