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Namibia: Malaria cases continue to rise in Oshikoto – News

Namibia: Malaria cases continue to rise in Oshikoto – News

Africa Links 24 with Namibia Press Agency
Published on 2025-02-07 08:08:38

Malaria cases in the Oshikoto region continue to rise with 33 new infections recorded between 31 January and 3 February.

According to the head of the Oshikoto health directorate, Joshua Nghipangelwa on Thursday, the region has thus far recorded 520 malaria cases, with six deaths since its outbreak in November 2024.

Nghipangelwa said 79 cases were recorded between 1 to 27 January and 94 during the festive season, noting that some communities refuse measures and lock their structures during the…

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