In an unexpected turn of events, a tragic incident has occurred at Frankfurt Airport, Europe's busiest aviation hub. An airport worker has succumbed to malaria following an unprecedented outbreak that has affected six employees in total. The malaria cases are believed to have originated from mosquitoes that hitchhiked on an aircraft, according to German public health authorities. The remaining five infected individuals are currently undergoing medical treatment, as confirmed by Fraport, the airport operator. In response to the outbreak, mosquito traps have been installed at the airport, and captured specimens will be analyzed in a laboratory to identify their species and origin. The unfortunate employee's death has been confirmed by Fraport, with the organization urging all employees to seek medical attention if they exhibit any symptoms. This is not the first time Frankfurt Airport has experienced such an incident - the last case was reported in 2023. Malaria, a disease primarily found in tropical countries, is preventable and curable but can have severe consequences when misdiagnosed or left untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that malaria transmission within a German airport is extremely rare due to the lack of a travel history among affected individuals, which could lead to delayed diagnoses and increased disease severity. Frankfurt Public Health Department, leading the investigation into the outbreak, has yet to comment on the matter when contacted by the BBC.