Gauteng Faces Alarming Malaria Outbreak with 414 Cases and 11 Deaths in Three Months

Gauteng Health Department Raises Alarm Over Surge in Malaria Cases

According to the department, recent surveillance data point to a concerning rise in infections, highlighting the need for strengthened monitoring, early diagnosis and timely treatment to prevent fatalities.

South Africa: Gauteng Malaria Cases and Deaths Rise Sharply

Gauteng recorded 414 malaria cases and 11 deaths between January and March 2026, already exceeding last year's total deaths in just three months. Health officials say increased festive season travel to high risk areas has driven infections and urge people to seek treatment quickly if symptoms appear.

Rising malaria cases spark concern in Gauteng amid growing fatalities

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has raised an alarm over a sharp increase in malaria cases and related deaths across the province, urging residents to remain vigilant and seek early treatment. Spike in infections and deaths According to the department, malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, continues to pose a serious public health risk. Recent surveillance data shows a conce…

Gauteng health department issues warning as malaria infections soar

The Gauteng health department has raised the alarm about a sharp increase in malaria infections and deaths in the province, warning residents to be vigilant and seek early treatment

Gauteng faces alarming malaria outbreak with 414 cases and 11 deaths in three months

Gauteng's alarming rise in malaria cases, with 414 infections and 11 deaths reported in just three months, raises serious public health concerns.

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The Gauteng Health Department has issued an alert following a rise in malaria cases, warning residents to be vigilant of symptoms. The province recorded 414 cases and 11 deaths between January and March 2026 alone. The department has attributed the rise in cases to holiday travel to high-risk areas including Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, increasing exposure to malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The latest Malaria risk map from …