A groundbreaking coalition of African Union Heads of State and Government working with partners to eliminate malaria by 2030
President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko’s priority agenda
President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko is the current chair of ALMA and assumed the role in February 2025.
About ALMA
ALMA is a ground-breaking coalition of African Union Heads of State and Government working to eliminate malaria by 2030.
ALMA Scorecard for Accountability and Action
Tracking priority malaria, RMNCAH and NTD indicators at a national level and allows comparisons between countries.
World Malaria Day 2025 – news
We cannot end malaria without a big push
Joint op-ed by President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana (and ALMA Chair) and H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.
Burkina Faso launches its End Malaria Council on World Malaria Day 2025
We congratulate Burkina Faso on the launch of its national End Malaria Council.
Liberia launches End Malaria Council to accelerate the fight against malaria
We congratulate Liberia on the launch of its national End Malaria Council.
A message from our Executive Secretary on World Malaria Day 2025
On this year’s World Malaria Day, we stand at a pivotal juncture in the continent’s fight against malaria.
Communities are and should be at the heart of the fight against malaria
Community health workers are the backbone of the health system.
Gene drive could reshape the malaria fight and young people must be at the centre
Gene drive technology – a new chapter in innovation.
Tourism, the blue economy and a malaria-free Zanzibar is a goal within reach
Op-ed by the Honourable Nassor Ahmed Mazrui, Minister of Health for Zanzibar and the chair of the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Council about how a malaria-free Zanzibar is within reach.
The power of political will in fuelling the drive to zero malaria
An article on the importance of political will and the role of malaria champions in parliaments.
Reimagining the end of malaria: What if mosquitoes could no longer spread the disease?
Op-ed by Dr Abraham Mnzava, Dr Honorati Masanja and Dr Dickson Lwetoijera about how gene drive innovation offers new hope as malaria persists across East Africa.
Africa’s youth ignite a gender-inclusive health revolution
An article on how Africa’s youth are stepping up to confront one of its oldest health challenges.
38th African Union Summit – news
2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report
Read the Africa Malaria Progress Report for 2024 which was presented at the 38th African Union Summit.
ALMA news from the 38th African Union Summit
African leaders appoint a new ALMA Chair President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko; taking over from HE President Embaló; and commit to Change the Story on malaria and demand a big push to achieve malaria elimination including a successful Global Fund replenishment.
Zero Malaria Starts with Me: Change the Story campaign
A perfect storm of challenges is making malaria harder to fight. But 2025 is our chance to turn the tide. We can change the story, save children’s lives and get back on the path to a #ZeroMalaria future.