WHO’s New Global Malaria Strategy for 2030
❖ WHO Global Malaria Program published a new operational strategy outlining its priorities and key activities up to 2030 to help change the trajectory of malaria trends. ❖ The strategy outlines 4 strategic objectives where WHO will focus its efforts, o Including developing norms and standards, o Introducing new tools and innovation, o Promoting strategic information for impact, and o Providing technical leadership of the global malaria response . ❖ In 2022 there were an estimated 608,000 malaria-related deaths and 249 million new malaria cases globally. ❖ Africa bears a disproportionate burden, accounting for 95% of malaria deaths and 94% of cases worldwide.