Malaria outbreak recorded in Northen Namibia

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2024-12-24

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2024 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula speaking at the opening of the National Ministerial Health and Social Services Conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 DEC (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reported a malaria outbreak in the northern parts of Namibia over the past four weeks.
Malaria cases have been increasing significantly in most malaria-endemic regions of Namibia over the past four weeks, a statement released by the ministry said.
"By 15 December 2024, a total of 2 210 malaria cases have been reported in the country. There have been 265 admissions/severe ca...

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