Health authorities on the Copperbelt have reported a significant decline in malaria cases, attributing the progress to sustained prevention and control measures.

Copperbelt Province Public Health Specialist Christopher Dube said the province has recorded a consistent drop in malaria infections over the past 12 months.

“We have seen reduced malaria cases in the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. The downward trend is expected to continue into the second quarter of 2026,” Dr Dube said.

He attributed the reduction to ongoing interventions, including mass distribution of treated mosquito nets, expanded access to piped water, targeted community sensitisation, and strengthened case management at health facilities

Ministry of Health data for the Copperbelt shows that malaria cases declined from 167.82 per 100,000 people between January and March 2025 to 146.47 per 100,000 in the same period of 2026, representing a 12.7 percent decrease.