Eswatini's Battle Against Malaria Amid Climate and Migration Challenges
Eswatini's Battle Against Malaria Amid Climate and Migration Challenges
US · Published Apr 16, 2026
Eswatini is fighting malaria amid climate change and migration challenges.
The country uses mosquito trapping and insecticide testing to combat the disease.
Eswatini is committed to eliminating malaria despite aid cuts and insecticide resistance.
Climate change and migration complicate malaria eradication
Eswatini is intensifying its battle against malaria, facing significant challenges from climate change and migration. Changing weather patterns extend the mosquito breeding season, while migration from countries with higher malaria rates, like Mozambique, complicates eradication efforts. In 2024, Eswatini recorded 362 malaria cases, compared to Mozambique's 11.6 million.
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