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Mat South records a decrease in malaria cases

April 29, 2024
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Mat South records a decrease in malaria cases

Matabeleland South Province in Zimbabwe has witnessed a substantial decrease in malaria cases during the first quarter of this year, according to statistics released by the Health and Child Care ministry. The province recorded 85 cases since January, a significant decline from 280 cases during the same period last year.

“Most of our cases are usually from Beitbridge and it usually accounts for up to 90% of the cases. Matabeleland South province is a low malaria burden province that is in a malaria elimination programme with an !ncidence of less than one case per 1 000 population,” Matabeleland South provincial epidemiology and disease control officer Andrew Muza told source last week.

Muza said the ministry carried out several initiatives in the province including case management, case investigation and use of insecticide treated nets.

“Indoor residual spraying is only being done in response to outbreaks in the province,” Muza said.

Matabeleland South recorded 30 000 cases of malaria between 2017 and 2019.

In 2021, Matabeleland South recorded 800 malaria cases and four d3aths as a result of the mosquito-borne disease.

Muza said malaria !ncidence was generally low at 1 per 1 000 people a year, adding that Beitbridge and Gwanda were hotspots.

He said the government was implementing elimination activities which included offering malaria diagnosis and treatment to all affected patients using recommended medicines.

Muza said they used long-lasting insecticide treated nets such as the main vector control method.

Other anti-malarial activities include biolarviciding as well as indoor residual spraying in outbreak areas as per need.

“We have strengthened surveillance systems as a response pillar to malaria elimination as well. As we are getting into the malaria season which usually begins after the rains, we urge members of the public to co-operate with health officials by participating in malaria community vector control activities.

“Those that have been given nets need to use them for their intended purposes and use them correctly as taught.

“If anyone has symptoms suggestive of malaria like fever and chills, generalised body weakness, vomiting and headache they need to visit their nearest health facility early for prompt diagnosis and treatment.”

Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Zimbabwe, with over five million people at risk of contracting the disease every year.

The high incidence of malaria places a considerable burden on the country’s healthcare system, as it accounts for approximately 40% of outpatient visits in districts with moderate to high transmission rates, particularly during peak transmission periods.

A total of 144,508 positive malaria cases were recorded in Zimbabwe by August of the previous year, with provinces such as Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Manicaland, Matabeleland North, and Masvingo collectively contributing to 97% of the cases.

Malaria epidemiology varies throughout the country, ranging from year-round transmission in lowland areas to epidemic-prone highland regions.

SOURCE : SOUTHERN EYE

Tags: MalariaMatabeleland SouthMinistry of Health of Health and Child Care

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