27 March 2025
Botswana has reported a significant spike in malaria cases over the past four weeks, the southern African country’s Ministry of Health said Tuesday.
The surge is attributed to recent heavy rains, which have created favourable conditions for mosquito breeding that perpetuate malaria transmission, according to a public notice issued by Oratile Mfokeng-Selei, acting director of health services.
Since it began in the Okavango District in northwestern Botswana, the outbreak has spread to several other districts, including Ngami, Ghanzi, Chobe, Tutume and Boteti.
There have also been reports of malaria cases in non-endemic areas, such as Ghanzi, Serowe, Francistown, Gaborone and Mahalapye, according to the notice.
The ministry is closely monitoring the situation, urging all public health facilities to stay alert to ensure adequate care and management of suspected malaria cases.
Botswana experienced heavy rains earlier this year, resulting in flooding in many parts of the country.
Source: https://rb.gy/881cpe
