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Malaria cases surge to 2,451 in Botswana in 2025

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Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko called for stronger funding, regional cooperation and political leadership against malaria. Cases in Botswana rose from 290 in 2024 to 2,451 in 2025, while deaths increased from two to 16, reports Alwihda Info.

Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko has called for stronger political leadership, funding and regional cooperation to accelerate the elimination of malaria in Africa, following a sharp rise in the disease in his country. Botswana recorded 2,451 cases and 16 deaths in 2025, compared with 290 cases and two deaths in 2024, according to Alwihda Info, which reported his remarks at a high-level dialogue on malaria elimination.

Duma Boko called for the implementation of Botswana’s 2025-2029 National Malaria Control Strategic Plan, focused on surveillance, vector control, rapid diagnosis and treatment, as well as community participation and cross-border cooperation.

The head of state also called on governments and development partners to mobilise more domestic resources and explore innovative financing mechanisms. He reaffirmed Botswana’s commitment to working with ALMA, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, the WHO and regional partners.

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