South Africa is on track to eliminate malaria by 2028, the national health department has said, despite recording almost 9800 cases last year. (Joao Paulo Burini/Getty Images)
The health department says South Africa is on course to “eliminate” malaria by 2028, despite recording almost 9 800 cases last year.
It aims to “achieve malaria elimination status by the year 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan”.
Health department spokesperson Foster Mohale said the country was on track to eliminate the disease, despite challenges like heightened heatwaves due to climate change, which may impact disease transmission.
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