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Malaria cases on the rise

The eastern part of Swaziland is treating about 200 malaria cases a day since the start of the heavy rains in Southern Africa two weeks ago, news reports said on Monday. The reports said more than 320 people with malaria were admitted to two health centres at the weekend, and officials of the country's Malaria Control Unit reportedly said they expect the number of cases to double as rains continue to fall in the area.

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