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Aid Cuts and Climate Change Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Zimbabwe
Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 in the first four months of 2026, double the number from the same period last year, amid U.S. aid cuts and climate-driven weather extremes. Deaths have also increased sharply, reaching 174 compared to 85 in 2025. Experts warn that the funding shortfall threatens the country's goal of eliminating malaria by 2030.