Malaria cases surge in Zimbabwe following US funding cuts

Source:Al Jazeera

02 — Who / Subject

Zimbabwe Ministry of Health, USAID

03 — Where / Locus

Zimbabwe

04 — When / Temporality

May 28, 2026

Verified: May 28, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Malaria cases in Zimbabwe rose to 65,399 between Jan-April 2026, compared to 36,000 in 2025. Deaths increased to 174 in the same period, up from 85 in 2025. Funding cuts by the Trump administration to USAID programs have disrupted malaria control and prevention efforts."

Conflict Analysis

The surge in malaria is attributed to a combination of climate-driven factors (heavy rains) and the withdrawal of critical international health funding.

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