Malaria remains a serious public health problem in Zimbabwe, with more than five million people at risk of contracting the disease annually, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In the first eight of 2023 (by August), health authorities say the country had recorded 144,508 positive malaria cases. Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Manicaland, Matabeleland North and Masvingo accounted for 97% of the cases. Here is a snapshot of what you need to know about Malaria. It is a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through bites from infected female (Anopheles) mosquitoes. Symptoms usually start within 10–15 days of getting bitten by an infected mosquito. These are the most common medical treatments for malaria: Ministry of Health and Child Care WHO Zimbabwe FEATURED