Malaria Outbreak In Matsiloje

Lethabile Mabonga
Lethabile Mabonga

MATSILOJE: The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW) says two cases of Malaria have been detected in Matsiloje.

Senior nurse at Matsiloje clinic, Lethabile Mabonga told a Kgotla meeting that was addressed by Minister Tshekedi Khama on Thursday to discuss the problem of elephants that are causing major destruction in the northeast district that so far two people in Matsiloje have tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease.

Mabonga said they suspect that the heavy rains that were brought by the tropical storm Dineo in the beginning of this year may have caused the disease.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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