Malaria Surges in Parts of Southern Africa

Malaria surges in parts of southern Africa

Malaria cases are surging in parts of southern Africa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have reported new outbreaks in the last year, with Zimbabwe recently reporting 111,998 cases and 310 deaths from malaria, compared to 29,031 cases and 49 deaths in the same period in 2024.“We’re in a period of accelerating climate change, accelerating extreme heat, accelerating extre…

Malaria Surge in Southern Africa

Data from the Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Division of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reveals a dramatic spike in Zimbabwe, where suspected cases have increased in 2025. As of epidemiological week 23, of 2025, Zimbabwe has reported 111,998 cases and 310 deaths (case fatality rate [CFR]: 0.27%) as compared to 29,031 cases with 49 deaths (CFR: 0.17%) in the same period in 2024. “This surge is no coincid…

Malaria Surge in Southern Africa - Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe Situation

News and Press Release in English on Zimbabwe and 3 other countries about Health; published on 23 Jul 2025 by Africa CDC Source: Malaria Surge in Southern Africa – Zimbabwe | ReliefWeb Malaria is on the rise in southern Africa, with several countries – including Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia and Zimbabwe – reporting new outbreaks, underscoring the ongoing challenges in eradicating the disease in Africa. Data from the Surveillance and Disease Intel…