Malaria remains one of Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, including women, children, and people living in poverty.
Despite significant progress in reducing malaria-related deaths, the disease continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives annually, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing over 90% of the global malaria burden. Limited access to preventive tools, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment exacerbate the situation, particularly in remote and under-resourced areas. From an advocacy perspective, civil society and community-led organizations are critical in bridging these gaps by promoting equitable access to malaria interventions, strengthening health systems, and ensuring that affected populations have a voice in national and regional malaria policies.
EANNASO, as a key advocate for community-led health responses, emphasizes the need for sustained investment in malaria programs and stronger accountability mechanisms to track the impact of funding. The Global Fund, national governments, and development partners must prioritize community-driven solutions, ensuring that malaria programs are inclusive, evidence-based, and sustainable. Strengthening civil society participation in policy dialogues, budget allocation, and program implementation is essential to enhance malaria control efforts. Additionally, climate change and emerging health threats pose new challenges, requiring integrated approaches that address malaria alongside other public health concerns. Through its advocacy, EANNASO champions the meaningful engagement of civil society and affected communities, ensuring that malaria responses are people-centered, locally driven, and impactful.