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Namibia records an increase in malaria deaths

Namibia records an increase in malaria deaths 2021-04-26  Namibia recorded 43 malaria deaths in 2020, compared to seven that were recorded the previous year, with the Kavango East and West, Ohangwena and Zambezi regions most affected. This information was shared by health and social services minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula in light of World Malaria Day, which was observed yesterday.  World Malaria Day is observed internationally every year on 25 April and recognises global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. Shangula told New Era that malaria in Namibia is endemic in 10 regions: Kavango East and West, Ohangwena, Zambezi, Omusati, Oshikoto, Oshana, Kunene, Otjozondjupa and Omaheke – regions that have favourable environmental conditions for its transmission.

Nigeria Needs N1 89trn to Eradicate Malaria, Says FG

By Onyebuchi Ezigbo The federal government has said that it will require N1.89 trillion to successfully implement the new five-year strategic plan aimed at eradicating malaria in Nigeria. It said that about N352 billion out of the amount is required for the year 2021 programme implementation. In his address to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said the target set out in the National Malaria Strategic Plan of 2021 to 2025 is to achieve less than 10 per cent parasite prevalence and reduction in mortality attributable to malaria to less than 50 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2025.

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