Ghana is poised to eliminate malaria deaths by 90 per cent and case incidence by 50 per cent in the year 2028

This was disclosed in Accra yesterday at the launching of the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan 2024 to 2028, on the theme ‘Zero Malaria Starts Now-Launching Ghana’s Path to Elimination.’

The objective of the plan is to ensure that 100 per cent of the population have “adequate knowledge, attitudes, practices and requisite skills for malaria elimination by 2028.”

It would also ensure that 100 per cent of confirmed malaria cases are appropriately, effectively and completely treated by 2028.

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, whose speech was read for him by the Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare lauded various stakeholders for their contributions towards the development of the National Strategic Plan.

To this end, the President called on relevant stakeholders, both in the private and public sectors to take ownership of the strategies outlined in the strategic document.

Additionally, he urged the stakeholders to work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service towards the full implementation of the planned activities.

The President indicated that he was confident that the sub-national elimination approach adopted would help the country achieve the target of “zero malaria” considering progress made in recent years.

He further assured the government’s commitment in providing the needed resources to support the development and implementation of various strategies and elimination activities.