Malaria Surge in Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia and Zimbabwe

Reported cases of malaria are increasing in Southern Africa in 2025.

Zimbabwe - 112,000 infected people, with 310 deaths, compared to 29,000 cases in the same time period in 2024.

Botswana - 2,223 infected people, with 11 deaths, compared to 218 cases and no deaths in the same time period in 2024.

Eswatini - Although the country was close to eliminating malaria, from July 2024 to March 2025, 187 malaria cases were reported.

Namibia - almost 90,000 cases and 146 deaths were reported since November 2024 from 37 of 121 districts.

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All travellers to any region where malaria transmission is occurring can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites, e.g., use mosquito repellent and sleep under insecticide-impregnated bed nets whenever mosquitoes are present. Anti-malaria medication is recommended. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.