Malaria cases top 2 000 in Mash West
According to the latest Mashonaland West Malaria Outbreak Situation Report as of March 2, 2026, cumulative cases have reached 2 018
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 3, 2026
Malaria medicine shortages expose health funding crisis
The province is facing a critical shortage of frontline malaria medication and therapeutic nutritional feeds at a time when cases are surging.
By Newsday
Feb. 14, 2026
Critical drug shortages as malaria cases continue to surge
Health facilities have been directed to temporarily use 24-tablet adult blister packs for eligible patients, strictly following prescribed dosing guidelines.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 13, 2026
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Malaria deaths rise, cases top 1 000 in Mash West
The surge in malaria cases and deaths in Mashonaland West underscores the urgent need for uninterrupted prevention efforts, particularly during the rainy season when mosquito breeding peaks.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 4, 2026
Malaria death toll rises as cases in Mash West pass 1k mark
The province has seven districts, four of which Kariba, Hurungwe, Makonde, and Sanyati are under control, while Mhondoro Ngezi, Chegutu, and Zvimba remain in the elimination phase.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 3, 2026
Mashonaland West records surge in Malaria cases
Mashonaland West province is currently classified into two malaria transmission categories.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 18, 2026
Prevention measures can combat malaria during the rainy season
In Zimbabwe and many other sub-Saharan regions, the increase in rainfall creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, which are the primary vectors of malaria.
By Cimas
Oct. 24, 2025
Climate change fuels malaria surge in Zim, overwhelming health systems
The 42-year-old mother of four is no stranger to the challenges of farming in a changing climate, but this year, a new threat has emerged — the relentless spread of malaria.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Sep. 15, 2025
Zim records surge in malaria cases, deaths
Community Working Group on Health executive director Itai Rusike said malaria remained a deadly national health challenge.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jul. 31, 2025
