Yaoundé Declaration for accelerated malaria mortality reduction in Africa

In March 2024, WHO and the Government of Cameroon co-hosted the Malaria Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, bringing together over 400 stakeholders, including Ministers of Health and senior representatives from high-burden African countries, global health leaders, scientists, civil society and other partners. The meeting aimed to leverage political commitment, scientific innovation and community engagement to reshape the trajectory of malaria control in the hardest-hit African countries.

Ministers from 11 countries that carry about two thirds of the global malaria burden (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania) signed the “Yaoundé Declaration,” pledging their commitment to the principle that “no one should die from malaria given the tools and systems available.” They further committed to lowering the disease burden and addressing root causes by strengthening national health systems, improving coordination and ensuring the strategic use of information, among other actions.