The emergency service said another three people had been injured due to a machine malfunction inside the mine in Degana at 9:32 a.m. (0732 GMT) local time.
Three helicopters and two ambulances have been sent to the scene of the incident.
Reports earlier revealed there had been an explosion in the mine and that several people were trapped.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, the disease is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide and the leading cause of death in many developing countries.
While the disease can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites and with medical treatment, the number of people dying from the same is startling. Nearly 600,000 persons died from Malaria globally according to 2023 WHO statistics, with 263 million malaria cases recorded.
Out onumbere numbers, 569,000 representing 95%, and 246 million representing 94%, respectively were recorded in the WHO African Region.
Children under 5 suffered the most, with about 76% of deaths coming from that category in the said region.
A list of the ten countries with the highest malaria mortality rates is given below:
1. Nigeria
Nigeria can be said to be leading the malaria burden globally, accounting for approximately 31% of all malaria deaths worldwide. In 2022, the country reported nearly 200,000 malaria-related deaths. Children under five and pregnant women are the most affected groups, with a national malaria prevalence rate of 22% among children aged 6-59 months as of 2021, according to the WHO. 2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
As a result of its tropical regions and other major challenges in DRC's healthcare infrastructure, high incidence and mortality rates associated with malaria are consistently recorded in the country. The country currently accounts for approximately 12% of global malaria deaths.
3. Niger
Malaria is a leading cause of death in Niger, representing approximately 6% of global malaria deaths. The country's predominantly rural population and limited access to healthcare services make malaria a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
4. Tanzania
Approximately 4% of Tanzanians die globally from malaria deaths, according to the World Health Organisation. Despite ongoing control efforts, malaria remains a major public health issue, particularly affecting children under five years old.
5. Mozambique
Mozambique contributes to approximately 4.2% of global malaria deaths. The country's climate and environmental conditions promote malaria transmission, leading to significant health impacts.
6. Uganda
Uganda has relatively higher numbers compared to other African countries as far as number of global malaria deaths are concerned. With an estimated 5.1% of global malaria deaths, malaria is endemic across the country, with high transmission rates posing substantial health risks to the population. 7. Angola
Angola represents approximately 3.4% of global malaria deaths. Many, particularly pregnant women and children die from malaria in this part of Africa, according to statistics available to the World Health Organisation.
8. Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso contributes to about 3.2% of global malaria deaths. According to the World Health Organisation, the high transmission rates are a significant public health concern, especially in rural areas. 9. Mali
Mali accounts for approximately 3.2% of global malaria deaths. The country's malaria situation poses ongoing challenges to public health efforts.
10. Cameroon
Cameroon represents about 2.6% of global malaria deaths. Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with children under five being the most vulnerabl
This development has reportedly left the newly-appointed boss Jun Young-hyun solely in charge of the company as it revamps its underperforming chip business and navigates trade uncertainties.
Young-hyun was appointed barely a week ago at the Samsung’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, following his promotion in 2024, to lead its semiconductor division.
Jong-hee, 63, became the Chief Executive Officer of South Korea's biggest company in 2022 and was also in charge of its consumer electronics and mobile devices division.
Samsung said in a stock exchange filing that Young-hyun would be the sole CEO of the company after Jong-hee's death.
Samsung shares were down 0.5% in line with the broader South Korean market (.KS11), opens new tab.
The world's biggest memory chipmaker has been suffering from weak earnings and a sagging share price in recent quarters after falling behind rivals in advanced memory chips and contract chip manufacturing, which have enjoyed strong demand from AI projects.
Samsung has also ceded its smartphone market crown to Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab.
Jong-hee, who was also a board member, passed on at a hospital on March 25 while being treated for cardiac arrest.
Samsung has not yet decided on a successor, its spokesperson disclosed during the announcement.
It's noteworthy that the company has traditionally had a co-CEO structure that divides oversight of its consumer and chips divisions.
Jong-hee joined Samsung nearly 40 years ago and built his career in its television business.
It's being speculated that Jong-hee was the key figure behind making Samsung’s TV business influential on a global scale.
Hence, with his sudden passing, it could yield a long-term impact on its business strategy, particularly in areas like marketing.
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