GABORONE, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Botswana has reported a significant increase in malaria cases over the past four weeks, the southern African country's Ministry of Health said Tuesday.

The surge is attributed to recent heavy rains, which have created favorable conditions for mosquito breeding that perpetuate malaria transmission, according to a public notice issued by Oratile Mfokeng-Selei, acting director of health services.

Since it began in the Okavango District in northwestern Botswana, the outbreak has spread to several other districts, including Ngami, Ghanzi, Chobe, Tutume and Boteti. There have also been reports of malaria cases in non-endemic areas, such as Ghanzi, Serowe, Francistown, Gaborone and Mahalapye, according to the notice.

The ministry is closely monitoring the situation, urging all public health facilities to stay alert to ensure adequate care and management of suspected malaria cases.

Botswana experienced heavy rainfall earlier this year, which resulted in flooding in many parts of the country. Enditem

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