Within SADC, mainland Tanzania has confirmed resistance to a key component of the first-line treatment, while Zambia and Namibia are showing concerning early signals of suspected resistance.
Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes don’t occur in Gauteng, thus people infected with malaria cannot pass the disease on to others.
The recent heavy rains and associated flooding further exacerbated the situation in several countries, many of which were still recovering from the 2025 upsurges.
Governments must continuously do risk and vulnerability assessments.
Volunteers spent hours moving heavy rocks to create a crossing over a sewage-contaminated river.
Children have a limited capacity to tolerate extreme heat compared with adults.
Experts warn that malaria transmission may still be high 4-8 weeks after the rain subsides.
The estimated cost of repairing damaged health facilities currently stands at R7 million.
Schoolchildren have also been affected, with some learners missing classes entirely since the floods.
Residents say they will not return to their former homes and are demanding relocation to safer areas.
Children are more vulnerable to extreme heat than adults because their bodies cannot regulate temperature as efficiently.
Flooding has eroded roads and washed away bridges. This has made several clinics partially or fully inaccessible.
“Our furniture is gone, and my house is flattened – it’s painful. I’ve lost everything."
Women, particularly those living in rural areas, must be included in climate planning.
Many people who survive extreme weather events like floods don’t get any mental health support.
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