The Gauteng health department has raised the alarm about a sharp increase in malaria infections and deaths in the province, warning residents to be vigilant and seek early treatment.
The department said on Sunday surveillance data shows a worrying upward trend in cases and fatalities.
Between January and December 2025, Gauteng recorded 666 malaria cases and seven deaths, and in the first three months of 2026, 414 confirmed cases and 11 deaths have been reported.
