Zimbabwe has reported three malaria fatalities and over 1,000 new infections according to the latest health ministry surveillance data. The deaths occurred in Makoni, Chimanimani and Mount Darwin districts, while Mashonaland East province documented the highest infection rate with 407 cases, followed by Mashonaland Central with 283. Children under five accounted for approximately 125 infections, representing the demographic most susceptible to severe complications.
National figures show cumulative totals reaching 154,024 cases and 423 deaths since the beginning of the year. Dr Memory Mapfumo from the Africa CDC attributed the surge to increased mosquito breeding driven by rainfall and heightened exposure among communities engaged in gold panning, fishing and artisanal mining operations. Government interventions include indoor residual spraying and distribution of treated bed nets across endemic regions.
National figures show cumulative totals reaching 154,024 cases and 423 deaths since the beginning of the year. Dr Memory Mapfumo from the Africa CDC attributed the surge to increased mosquito breeding driven by rainfall and heightened exposure among communities engaged in gold panning, fishing and artisanal mining operations. Government interventions include indoor residual spraying and distribution of treated bed nets across endemic regions.
