Malaria cases surge as health ministry faces scrutiny
February 4, 2026
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The ministry of health and social services is under criticism after confirmed malaria cases reportedly rose by 68% in the first four weeks of the year, with thousands of infections, hundreds of hospital admissions and at least one death recorded.
Concerns over prevention measures and continued rainfall in high-risk areas are growing.
Speaking to Desert FM, ministry spokesperson Walter Kamaya addresses the spike and outlines government efforts to strengthen malaria control and prevention.
