Namibia: Zambezi Records 4 Malaria Deaths in One Week

Zambezi region malaria infections have spiked with 2 138 new cases and four new deaths this week.

The region’s malaria cases last week stood at 11 122, with nine deaths.

Regional health director Woita Kapumburu yesterday said the total number of cases in the region stands at 13 480.

“Malaria deaths since the outbreak are now at 13,” he said.

Kapumburu said the region has sufficient antimalaria medicine, as it has received over 16 000 units.

He said two doctors were deployed to join the region’s…