The Lagos State Government and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) have agreed to intensify collaboration aimed at reducing malaria transmission and achieving sustainable elimination across the state. At a strategic meeting, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, called for greater use of surveillance data, digital technology and scientific evidence to identify malaria…
Sierra Leone has hosted the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS, bringing together health ministers, regional leaders, and technical partners to strengthen efforts toward malaria elimination in West Africa. The high-level meeting, organised by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone,…
The World Health Organization has approved the first-ever paediatric primaquine tablets for malaria treatment — a major milestone in global malaria elimination efforts. Developed by Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and Fosun Pharma with support from Unitaid, the new child-friendly primaquine formulations are highly effective in preventing both malaria relapse and transmission. Although primaquine has…
