Global Malaria Programme
The WHO Global Malaria Programme (GMP) is responsible for coordinating WHO's global efforts to control and eliminate malaria. Its work is guided by the "Global technical strategy for malaria 2016–2030" adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2015 and updated in 2021.
 
 

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Global technical strategy for malaria 2016-2030, 2021 update

The Global technical strategy for malaria 2016–2030 was adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2015. It provides a comprehensive framework to...

Global Malaria Programme operational strategy 2024-2030

As WHO's technical department for malaria, the Global Malaria Programme has an important role to play in leading the global response against this disease....

Paediatric drug optimization for malaria: meeting report, 24-26 June 2025

This report provides a synthesis of the outcomes of the first paediatric drug optimization exercise that was held for Malaria. The PADO for malaria meeting...

Technical consultation to review the ACTwatch Lite survey methodology

ACTwatch Lite is a streamlined private-sector malaria market study designed to generate timely, actionable data on the availability, price and sales volumes...

Subnational tailoring of malaria strategies and interventions

This manual provides structured guidance on subnational tailoring (SNT) of malaria interventions and strategies, supporting countries to use local data...

Malaria surveillance, monitoring and evaluation: a reference manual

This manual provides comprehensive guidance on making malaria surveillance a core intervention across all transmission settings. It positions surveillance...

WHO guidelines for malaria

The WHO guidelines for malaria bring together the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations for malaria in one user-friendly and easy-to-navigate...

Malaria control in emergencies: field manual

Humanitarian emergencies are increasing globally with alarming frequency and duration. These crises often cause health system collapse, leaving vulnerable...

 

Ways to access malaria guidance

Clear, evidence-informed WHO recommendations are designed to guide countries as they develop national malaria strategic plans; they support decisions around “what to do”.