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335 severe malaria cases in Zambezi, six deaths
By Lugeretzia Kooper
17 January 2024
Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination (Flame) says the continuous high rate of malaria cases in the Zambezi region is concerning, as this is an indication that the region is far from getting malaria under control.
Zambezi region acting health director Yolanda Lisho says there is cause for concern in the Zambezi region, as about 6 855 cases, including six deaths, have been reported since last year.
The statistics reported involve all malaria-positive cases from the first week of 2023 until the last week of 2024.
Lisho says out of the 6 855 cases, about 335 were severe.
Although the entire Zambezi region is prone to malaria, the identified hotspots are mostly in the western parts, such as at Kaenda, Kasheshe, Sesheke, Choi, Sibbinda, Sachona, Masokotwani Chinichimane and Kanono, she says...
335 severe malaria cases in Zambezi, six deaths
By Lugeretzia Kooper
17 January 2024
Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination (Flame) says the continuous high rate of malaria cases in the Zambezi region is concerning, as this is an indication that the region is far from getting malaria under control.
Zambezi region acting health director Yolanda Lisho says there is cause for concern in the Zambezi region, as about 6 855 cases, including six deaths, have been reported since last year.
The statistics reported involve all malaria-positive cases from the first week of 2023 until the last week of 2024.
Lisho says out of the 6 855 cases, about 335 were severe.
Although the entire Zambezi region is prone to malaria, the identified hotspots are mostly in the western parts, such as at Kaenda, Kasheshe, Sesheke, Choi, Sibbinda, Sachona, Masokotwani Chinichimane and Kanono, she says...