This week, the National Department of Health hosted a one-day Case Management Workshop on Malaria in Upington located in the Northern Cape Province. The workshop gathered health professionals and support staff from all four districts of the Northern Cape, with a primary focus on enhancing the provinces malaria response.

 

Malaria remains a significant public health concern, and it's control requires proactive, coordinated effects across multiple levels.

 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

 

Strengthening Malaria Response: 

 

The workshop serves as an important platform to

experiences.

 

National goal of Elimination:

 

With the broader goal of malaria elimination in South

Africa, the province remains focused on maintaining its

low-risk status and continuing efforts to prevent the

disease from spreading.

 

Collaborative Efforts:

 

Through collaborative action and sharing expertise, the

healthcare workers from various districts committed to

upholding the province's commitment to malaria-free

communities.

 

This workshop marks a crucial step in the journey to eliminate malaria, ensuring that the Northern Cape continues to be a leader in public health initiatives and malaria control efforts.