05
Feb
Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) of Namibia has officially declared a malaria epidemic across various districts, following alarming statistics that have emerged in recent weeks. The announcement comes in the wake of over 12 fatalities and the hospitalization of 133 individuals due to this mosquito-borne disease. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of MoHSS, expressed deep concern over the surge in malaria cases, which has been particularly pronounced in all malaria-endemic regions of the country. The epidemic has hit at least 15 districts, surpassing epidemic thresholds and experiencing outbreaks. These include Eenhana, Okongo, Engela, Onandjokue, Omuthiya,…