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Namibia's Malaria Crisis and Response | Namibia News
Namibia is in the grips of a deadly malaria surge, with 122 deaths and over 122,000 confirmed cases this year — nearly 100,000 of those caught domestically. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with more than 9,000 patients admitted. The government’s response? A massive indoor spraying campaign targeting 1.2 million homes, backed by a revamped strategy that admits past failures in prevention — from mosquito net distribution to breeding site control and health worker oversight. To fix it, they’re doubling down on high-risk areas, streamlining case investigations, and forging cross-border partnerships…
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