24.06.2025 12:13
The Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care announced that at least 317 people have died in the country due to malaria since the beginning of 2025.
According to the latest update from the ministry on Monday, there were 126 malaria outbreaks in the country during the first 23 weeks of this year, and 121 of them have been brought under control.
The ministry reported that the increase in outbreaks is due to outdoor activities such as heavy rainfall, irregular temperatures, small-scale mining, tobacco drying, gardening, and cross-border trade, which have increased mosquito contact. According to the data, the number of malaria cases was 29,085 in the first 23 weeks of 2024, rising to 111,998 in the same period of 2025. Malaria-related deaths increased from 51 to 317.
THE MAIN REASON FOR DEATHS IS INACCESSIBILITY TO TREATMENT
The ministry stated that most cases are seen in areas where access to healthcare services is difficult, emphasizing that the main reason for the increase in deaths is delays in accessing treatment. The Zimbabwean government expressed its concerns in May due to the sharp rise in malaria cases. The period when malaria is most commonly seen in the country coincides with the rainy season, which spans from November to May.