The Ministry of Health and Wellness Botswana is warning that the country is experiencing a high level of malaria, following the recent heavy rains.

There have been increases in the number of cases in Okavango, Ngami, Chobe, Boteti, Tutume and Bobirwa. 

Travel agents are advised to warn their clients to seek medical advice two weeks before travelling to malarial areas.

The Limpopo Health Department has also announced an increase in the number or reported malaria cases in the province, particularly around Lephalale and Thabazimbi. The increase is also due to the recent heavy rain.