By Staff Reporter
ZIMBABWE has taken significant strides in the reduction of Malaria cases with data indicating a whopping 74,5% decline.
The stats shared by the Health and Child Care Ministry this week shows that 157 083 cases of malaria were recorded in 2023 , compared to 39 907 in 2024.
“The indoor residual spraying exercise in high risk wards , distribution of mosquito nets to households and promotion of community malaria case management had contribute to the significant reduction in deaths.
“A reduction of 293,6% of malaria cases was noted in 2024, as compared to 2023 during the period under review.307 deaths were reported over the same period as compared to 102 reported in 2024,” said the Ministry.
Accordingly, the indoor residual spraying exercise is ongoing in high risk wards in 22 districts. Continuous net distribution ongoing in 29 districts in the count.
This is aimed at replacing lost and old nets. A total of 407 114 nets have been distributed. Mass distribution was conducted in 17 districts this year (2024) , covering all sleeping spaces of registered households.
Door to door campaigns were conducted to ensure all are covered. A total 868 700 nets were distributed.
The period from November to June is considered the malaria peak season. Mashonaland Central Province had the highest number of malaria cases accounting for 48,7% of the total cases reported nationally.
Manicaland at 18,5%, Mashonaland East 12,1% and Mashonaland West Province 12,8%.
Provinces with a low number of cases are Masvingo 3,3%, Midlands 2,3%, Matabeleland North 1,4%, Harare 0,6% , Matabeleland South 0,3% and Bulawayo 0,1%.
