People must allow the indoor residual spraying teams into their homes to prevent an increase in malaria cases.
These messages were repeated excessively at the launch of the 2026 Indoor Residual Spraying Campaign at Divundu, Kavango East region.
Awareness campaigns and community sensitisation on the Indoor residual spraying (IRS) programme have kicked off in the Zambezi region with a team from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) travelling to constituencies to engage communities.
Minister of Health and Social services (MoHSS), Esperance Luvindao said her ministry faces resistance when it comes to residual spraying against mosquitoes in households.
The Ministry of ICT, in collaboration with the Health Directorate, Land Reform Division, and police officials in Kavango West, carried out a week-long community engagement campaign across nine villages.
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao has said that 95,729 cumulative malaria cases were recorded countrywide since the outbreak began in 2024.
The settlement of Epukiro Post 3 in the Omaheke Region has been plagued by mosquitoes in recent weeks due to stagnant water in the area.
Residents of the settlement have expressed concern about the health hazard if the situation is not promptly addressed.
Ida Mendai, the Regional Health Director of Kavango East, is urging residents to cooperate with spray operators during the Indoor Residual Spray Campaign.
This method of malaria prevention targets mosquitoes that rest indoors and is set to begin on September 16th.
