Aid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is experiencing a significant surge in malaria cases, with reported infections rising to 65,399 in early 2026. This increase is attributed to cuts in foreign aid and the impacts of climate change, which have weakened health systems and treatment availability. The situation has led to a rise in malaria-related deaths, highlighting the urgent need for improved healthcare resources and preventive measures.
- ▪Malaria cases in Zimbabwe jumped to 65,399 between January and April 2026, up from 17,000 during the same period in 2024.
- ▪Deaths from malaria have also increased, reaching 174 in early 2026 compared to 34 in 2024.
- ▪US funding cuts have disrupted key malaria control programs, exacerbating the health crisis in rural areas.
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NewsAid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in ZimbabweA surge in malaria cases in Zimbabwe is exposing fragile health systems and growing treatment shortages in rural areas.ListenListen (9 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMalaria cases jumped to 65,399 between January and April 2026, up from 17,000 recorded during the same period in 2024, according to Zimbabwe’s Health Ministry [Farai Shawn Matiashe/Al Jazeera]By Farai Shawn MatiashePublished On 28 May 202628 May 2026Harare, Zimbabwe – Precious Mvundura woke up with joint pain, a high fever and a pounding headache on a chilly autumn morning in eastern Zimbabwe.The 37-year-old initially thought it was just the flu.
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