Zim records renewed surge in malaria deaths

ZIMBABWE has recorded over 20 000 malaria cases and 44 deaths in the past weeks, according to statistics from the Health and Child Care ministry.

According to the ministry’s Disease Surveillance report for the week ending April 28, Mashonaland Central is the worst affected province contributing 50,9% of reported cases and 28,2% deaths.

“The provinces that reported the highest number of cases were Mashonaland Central province (792) and Mashonaland West province (415).

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