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By Hassan Zaggi The World Health Organisation (WHO), has advised residents of malaria affected countries to go to the health facility to test for malaria when they have fever so as to receive the needed care. This, it said, should be done within the context of the COVID-19 protocols. In a statement to mark the World Malaria Day, the WHO disclosed that it is launching a new initiative aimed at halting transmission of the disease in 25 more countries by 2025.  It, however, identified political commitment, domestic funding and strong Primary Health Care system as key drivers to eliminating mal...

Date Time Updating WHO’s global strategy for malaria Representatives from malaria-affected countries and partner organizations gathered on 28 January in a WHO virtual forum to share feedback and perspectives on the Global technical strategy for malaria 2016-2030. Inputs from a diverse group of stakeholders will be reflected in an updated strategy, which will be published in June 2021. The 15-year WHO strategy – adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2015 – is designed to guide and support all countries working to control and eliminate malaria. It sets four global targets for 2030, ...