Zambia, in partnership with UNICEF, launched the first-ever malaria vaccine, making it one of the first countries to roll out this particular immunisation programme.

Kavango East Region recorded over 23,300 cases of malaria, with 23 deaths.

This was shared during the launch of the indoor residual spray at Popa Malaria Camp in the Andara district.

Amid persistent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in neighbouring countries, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has urged livestock farmers to remain vigilant against any disease incursions that could threaten the country's FMD-free zone.

Collaboration was highlighted as essential to achieving a malaria-free Namibia during the World Malaria Day commemoration and the launch of the indoor residual spraying campaign in Sibbinda Constituency.

The Minister of Health and Social Services emphasized the need for the ministry to be proactive in responding to health challenges experienced in the country.

Dr. Esperance Luvindao was speaking at the launch of the National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines in Windhoek.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared a cholera outbreak in Opuwo in the Kunene Region.

This follows the confirmation of six localised cases that affected one household. 

Preliminary results of two more suspected cases came back negative. 

A total of 1232 malaria cases have been recorded in the Otjozondjupa region, with at least three fatalities from November last year, up to date.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Kalumbi Shangula, inaugurated the negative pressure mobile isolation facility at the Outapi District Hospital.

The Kavango East and West Regions Health Directorate and Angola's Cuando Cubango Province held a three-day cross-border meeting at Rundu. 

The meeting was aimed at strengthening the corporation and sharing ideas on how to prevent cross-border diseases.