Report Shows Progress in Eliminating Malaria

A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights encouraging gains in the fight against malaria, even as the global community is warned not to become complacent. WHO’s 2024 World Malaria Report indicates that 45 countries and one territory have now been certified as malaria-free.
The report also shows that while the overall burden of malaria remains high, some lower-burden countries are increasingly moving toward elimination. In 2023, 25 of the 83 remaining malaria‑endemic countries reported fewer than 10 cases — a sign that sustained intervention is making a real difference.
In Kenya, national data supports this positive trend: malaria prevalence has dropped from 8% to 6% over the past decade, and malaria-related deaths have declined by 93%.
Ministry of Health
These gains have been driven by improved diagnostics, enhanced vector control—including insecticide-treated nets—and deeper community engagement.
Still, WHO warns that the progress is fragile. Challenges such as insecticide and drug resistance, funding cuts, and climate pressures threaten to reverse the hard-won achievements.
World Health Organization
The organization is calling for renewed global commitment and innovation to make sure that progress toward malaria elimination does not stall.