Background
The WHO Global technical strategy for malaria 2016-2030 – adopted by Member States in May 2015 – is designed to guide and support all malaria-affected countries as they work to reduce the human suffering caused by the world’s deadliest mosquito-borne disease. The strategy sets four global targets for 2030, as well as interim milestones to track progress. The 2030 targets include:
- reducing malaria case incidence by at least 90%;
- reducing malaria mortality rates by at least 90%;
- eliminating malaria in at least 35 countries;
- preventing a resurgence of malaria in all countries that are malaria-free.
As highlighted in the most recent edition of the World malaria report, there has been mixed progress towards the strategy’s interim 2020 milestones. While the goal of reducing case incidence and mortality rates by 40% was not met, the 2 other milestones – eliminating malaria in at least 10 countries and preventing the re-establishment of malaria – have been reached.
Strategy refresh
WHO is in the process of updating the strategy to reflect experiences and lessons learned from the last 5 years. Representatives from malaria-endemic countries, partner organizations and other stakeholders are invited to share their perspectives and feedback through a webinar on 28 January 2021.