Zimbabwe's Gold Rush Fuels Surge in Malaria Cases

Open pits left by informal gold miners in Zimbabwe, filled with stagnant water, are creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Health experts warn that mining activities are exacerbating a surge in malaria infections, already worsened by funding cuts and climate change.

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Zimbabwe’s gold rush adds fuel to a deadly surge in malaria

In Zimbabwe, open pits left by informal gold miners and filled with stagnant water create breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Health experts say mining is worsening a surge in malaria infections, already spiralling due to funding cuts and climate change.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe

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Zimbabwe's Gold Rush Fuels Surge in Malaria Cases

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