The Big Push for Malaria Elimination in Africa Kicks Off in Abuja
A major step towards ending malaria in Africa was taken in Abuja, as high-level stakeholders convened under the theme: “Harnessing Africa’s Central Role for the Big Push Against Malaria.”
Despite decades of progress, sub-Saharan Africa still carries the heaviest burden of the disease, with Nigeria among the worst affected countries. The two-day meeting, which brings together health ministers, parliamentarians, and development partners, aims to share ideas, mobilise political will, and design actionable strategies for malaria elimination both in Nigeria and across the continent.
At its conclusion, the summit is expected to secure firm commitments from governments and lawmakers toward a revitalised Africa-centred malaria agenda, alongside a sustainable financing roadmap to drive eradication efforts.
The initiative, branded as “The Big Push Against Malaria,” was launched by ten African health ministers and is anchored on six priority actions designed to accelerate progress in prevention, treatment, and research.
Organisers stressed that eliminating malaria requires more than medical interventions—it demands political leadership, long-term funding, and regional collaboration to finally break Africa free from one of its deadliest yet preventable diseases.
