Five die from Malaria

The recent heavy rains have contributed to the high number of cases. By the end of February 2014, the ministry had recorded 425 cases since the malaria transmission season started in October 2013, principal public relations officer, Doreen Motshegwa said.

“Okavango District is the most affected contributing to 63 percent of the reported malaria cases. The other districts experiencing the outbreak are Chobe, Bobirwa, Mahalapye, Palapye, and Ngami. Other districts have so far reported less than five cases,” she said.