Key messages
Step up innovation
No single tool that is available today will solve the problem of malaria. Add your voice to those calling for investments that bring new vector control approaches, diagnostics, antimalarial medicines and other tools to speed the pace of progress against malaria.
Expand access to the tools we have now
There is an urgent need to make more effective use of currently available tools for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, particularly in countries hardest hit by malaria.
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Expand the use of RTS,S – the first malaria vaccine
WHO recommends expanded use of the vaccine among children living in areas with moderate and high malaria transmission. If implemented broadly, the vaccine could save tens of thousands of lives each year.
Strengthen country ownership
Government stewardship of malaria responses is essential, together with the engagement and participation of affected communities.
Ensure resilient and equitable health systems
Progress against malaria depends on strong health systems that are adequately funded and equipped to deliver quality health care to all.
Tailor responses to the local setting
WHO’s updated malaria strategy emphasizes the need for carefully tailored prevention, diagnostic and treatment approaches, informed by local data and disease patterns.
Improve surveillance systems
Strong surveillance is the cornerstone of malaria programme planning; it helps countries identify gaps in coverage of control tools and take action based on the data received.