According to media citing the Ministry of Health, since the beginning of 2025, a total of 95’729 malaria cases have been reported, a significant increase compared to 2024 (16’113 cases). The Zambezi region is the most affected (25’065 cases), followed by Kavango West region (18’4242), and the Andara and Outapi districts with 12’964 and 7’963 cases, respectively. The cases have declined sharply in the past three months.
Malaria risk is considered high year-round in the Zambezi region, while in other northern and northeastern regions of Namibia, it is seasonally high from September to May. The situation in Outapi district is less clear, as it is uncertain whether recent increases are due to imported cases from Angola or locally acquired infections. The Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine is working to obtain more detailed information for this region.
In addition to optimal mosquito bite prevention measures, chemoprophylaxis against malaria is recommended in some regions of Namibia, see respective country page at www.healthytravel.ch.
For travelers visiting the Outapi district (see blue arrow), an individual risk assessment is recommended. In addition to consistent use of mosquito bite prevention measures, chemoprophylaxis may also be considered.