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Gauteng Issues Malaria Warning as Deaths Spike
Officials said 15 of the 17 deaths were linked to travel in Southern African Development Community countries, prompting intensified prevention efforts.
- On Thursday, the Gauteng Department of Health issued an urgent alert warning residents of a malaria surge following a sharp increase in cases and fatal infections across the province.
- Travel history to SADC countries contributed to 15 of the 17 deaths this year, with the GDoH noting that Mozambique accounted for approximately 59% of these fatalities.
- Between January and September, Gauteng recorded 768 malaria cases and 17 deaths, representing a 38.6% increase compared to the 554 cases and six deaths during the same period last year.
- Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said the department intensified awareness drives at transport hubs, including an event on Wednesday at Holomisa Sports Grounds in Bekkersdal, West Rand District.
- According to World Health Organization data, the African region carries 95% of global malaria cases, prompting officials to train healthcare workers in all five districts to identify suspected infections quickly.
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