Angola Health Minister, Silvia Lutucuta, has confirmed that not less than 5,573 deaths from malaria have been recorded in Angola in the first five months of 2021.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the minister said that Angola is facing a “critical and challenging’’ situation in relation to malaria.
The disease has affected more than two million people in the same period.
According to data provided to newsmen, the highest mortality rate from the disease was registered among children under five years of age and pregnant women.
The official said that more efforts have been made to obtain medical equipment and medicines.
According to reports the most affected provinces were Luanda, Lunda Norte, Malanje, Huambo, Uige, Benguela, Bie and Huila.