Okongo Constituency councillor warns of malaria spike

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2025-01-21

EPUKIRO, 06 December 2024 - Malaria control officials in the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Omaheke region prepare a larvae siting exercise at the settlement sewerage pond. (Photo by: Michael Madhimba) NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 21 JAN (NAMPA) - Okongo Constituency Councillor, Lebeus Efram Shipindo, has issued an urgent warning to residents following a surge in malaria cases in the Ohangwena Region.
Speaking to Nampa on Tuesday, Shipindo revealed that over 2 000 malaria cases and four fatalities have been recorded in the region since late October last year.
“This situation is worrisome,” he said, before urging residents to remain vigilant and take immediate ac...

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