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Malaria and cholera outbreaks in Southern Africa

Overview

In Mozambique’s Gaza province, malaria cases rose by more than 100% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 34,019 cases. Health authorities responded by planning an integrated campaign involving the distribution of approximately 871,416 mosquito nets, mass medication administration, and indoor residual spraying across 13 districts.

Regional health concerns expanded as Namibia reported a significant malaria resurgence, with 122,612 confirmed cases and 122 deaths recorded since the start of the year. Simultaneously, Mozambique faced a cholera epidemic that resulted in over 9,700 infections and 91 deaths, with Nampula, Tete, and Cabo Delgado provinces being among the most affected areas.

Entities

Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services · World Health Organization · Mulassua Simango · Dr Esperance Luvindao · Gaza Province

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Health crises in Namibia and Mozambique: Malaria and cholera outbreaks reported

    Namibia reports over 122,000 malaria cases and 122 deaths this year, while Mozambique struggles with a cholera epidemic involving more than 9,700 infections and 91 deaths.

  2. 24 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Gaza province malaria cases increase by over 100%

    Malaria cases in Gaza, Mozambique, have more than doubled, reaching 34,019 in the first half of the year. Authorities are launching an integrated campaign involving mosquito net distribution and medication.

Sources

economist.com.na · jornalmz.com · neweralive.na · revista.tempo.co.mz · rn.co.mz