Malaria cases continue to rise in Oshikoto

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2025-02-06
OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA
OMUTHIYA, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – Malaria cases in the Oshikoto region continue to rise with 33 new infections recorded between 31 January and 03 February this year.
According to the head of the Oshikoto health directorate, Joshua Nghipangelwa on Thursday, the region has thus far recorded 520 malaria cases, with six deaths since its outbreak in November 2024.
Nghipangelwa said 79 cases were recorded between 01 to 27 January 2025 and 94 during the festi...
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