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2023 Africa Malaria Progress Report

Read the Africa Malaria Progress Report for 2023 which was presented at the 37th African Union Summit.

Malaria Innovation Essay Competition for African Youth: call for submission of articles

The competition aims to foster innovation and creativity amongst young champions.

President Kenyatta highlights Africa’s progress in defeating malaria

Country ownership, partnerships, community involvement and global solidarity critical for sustained resource mobilisation needed in the malaria battle.

African Ministers of Health commit to bold actions to defeat malaria

On the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly, African Ministers of Health have committed to mobilise resources to...

African countries step up investments to fight malaria

More is needed to reach zero malaria across the continent.

Community scorecards in Kenya continues to empower locals towards quality health care

Community members can play a key role in contributing to health systems strengthening including through the community scorecard process.

Sustained political will and adequate resources needed to achieve the goal of eliminating malaria in Africa by 2030

H.E. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló presented the AU Malaria Progress Report 2022 at the African Union Summit.

ALMA congratulates Commonwealth leaders and the global community for sustained leadership and commitment to end malaria and NTDs

The Summit on Malaria and NTDs on 23 June 2022 came up with concrete commitments to fulfil the bold...

Africa faces a perfect storm in the fight against malaria

Leaders urge swift action and more resource commitments.

Community quality of care scorecard tools

Social accountability mechanisms that bring community members together to provide feedback on quality of care.

ALMA secretariat

The secretariat is composed of experts working to support countries with scorecard tools, EMCs, youth engagement and high level...

ALMA Youth Strategy – 2020 to 2030

Our youth strategy to harness the demographic dividend to end malaria and improve health outcomes in Africa.

About End Malaria Councils and Funds

How End Malaria Councils and Funds work, and how they are helping in the fight against malaria.

President Kenyatta launches Youth Army to fight Malaria in Kenya

A social movement that brings together young people from all the 47 counties of Kenya to champion malaria control...

President Kenyatta launches national Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign, strengthening continental leadership towards a malaria-free Africa

Kenya joins the pan-African movement to strengthen local, national, and regional efforts towards a malaria-free Africa.

7 Heads of State and Government receive excellence and innovation awards

The awards are named after Joyce Kafanabo, former Senior Director at ALMA, who passed away in January 2021.

Ethiopia and Ghana exchange insights on community scorecard success in experience-sharing mission

Facilitating the sharing of experiences and best practices in the implementation of the community scorecard between Ethiopia and Ghana.

Malaria

Learn about the work we're doing to defeat malaria across the African continent.

Cameroon launches national youth corps to combat malaria

This places youth at the centre of the fight against malaria and follows successful launches in Kenya, Zambia, Eswatini,...

Nigeria joins list of African countries with youth corps to combat malaria and NTDs

Vibrant youth to lead Nigeria's charge against malaria and NTDs, joining Africa’s top 10 in the battle for a...

Tanzania joins Zero Malaria Starts with Me Movement on SADC Malaria Day

Tanzania becomes the 11th nation to join the ever-growing Pan-African movement.

Members of the ALMA Youth Advisory Council

The council provide ALMA with strategic and operational guidance on engaging young people.

ALMA launches new resources on neglected tropical diseases to mark World Rabies Day

African countries with the support of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, Speak Up Africa and partners Tuesday hosted a...

Africa Celebrates Five Years of Zero Malaria Starts with Me

Significant gains made in the fight against malaria but major hurdles remain in the race to defeat malaria.

World Malaria Day galvanises continental efforts to eliminate malaria through the Yaounde Declaration commitments

African countries rally during commemorations, highlighting multiple initiatives to translate commitments into action and accelerate malaria elimination.

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau assumes the Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance

His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló assumes the chair of ALMA.

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s priority agenda

His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló is the current chair of ALMA and assumed the role in September 2022.

Regional Economic Communities engagement

Working with the RBM Partnership and Regional Economic Communities to intensify cross-border action and regional cooperation.

ALMA applauds African and global partners for commitments to the Global Fund

$14.02 billion pledged to the Global Fund, a private public partnership to defeat AIDS, TB and malaria and save...

ALMA commends private sector engagement to beat malaria in Kenya

We congratulate the Kenya End Malaria Council for its efforts to increase participation of the private sector in the...

Youth as community change agents: ‎building resilience in malaria advocacy in Africa

The young population in Africa is vast, but it lies as latent human capital if not utilised for social...

Namibia launches youth corps to combat malaria on World Mosquito Day

Young Namibians empowered to lead the fight against malaria in high-risk regions.

ZMSWM second anniversary

Pan-African movement celebrates two years of country leadership towards zero malaria.

ALMA statement on World NTD Day

Statement from Joy Phumaphi, ALMA Executive Secretary for World NTD Day 2022.

Local manufacturing in Africa

Working with the African Union’s development agency to improve Africa’s local manufacturing capacity.

AU Ministers of Health renew commitment to combat malaria and NTDs in Africa

This high level event brought together ministers of health and development partners.

African leaders call for urgent inclusion of disease elimination funding in IDA21 replenishment

This call comes at a time when the African continent faces a perfect storm that threatens to disrupt essential...

African Union member states commit to joint action against NTDs

Eastern and Central African states convened to discuss the fight against NTDs.

Líderes africanos apelam à acção urgente para evitar o impacto catastrófico da redução do financiamento contra a malária e apontam para a necessidade de uma frente unificada, durante a 79ª AGNU

A redução do reforço financeiro do Fundo Global pode levar a mais 137,2 milhões de casos de malária e...

SADC intensifies malaria elimination efforts

The annual SADC Malaria Day, celebrated this year in Luanda, Angola, highlighted the ongoing and multifaceted efforts to tackle...

Empowering Our Youth: Tapping the Green Transition in the Fight Against Malaria

Our gratitude extends to every young mind that participated in the malaria innovation essay competition, infusing hope and ingenuity...

Malaria as a pathfinder for pandemic preparedness and response

Using malaria as a pathfinder for pandemic preparedness and response.

Zambia End Malaria Council and Fund

The Zambia End Malaria Council and Fund was launched in 2019 and was the first EMC established.

ALMA congratulates partners for raising $14.25 billion at the Global Fund Replenishment

An opportunity remains for more support to reach the $18 billion target for a fully resourced Global Fund.

Malawi

We support Malawi in the implementation of the country’s scorecard tools.

Zambia End Malaria Council recommits to keep malaria-funding high on the political agenda during the COVID-19 fight

The progress in Zambia is reflected in significantly fewer deaths and cases and in some regions, such as Lusaka...

Press statement on the International Day of the African Child

We join the global community in shedding light on the challenges, needs, and rights of African children.

Privacy policy

Introduction African Leaders Malaria Alliance (“ALMA”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy governs our website (www.alma2030.org),...

Burkina Faso unveils its youth corps against malaria

Dynamic youth champions pave the way for malaria elimination by 2030.

Comoros

We support Comoros in the implementation of the country’s malaria scorecard tool.

Ghana

We support Ghana in the implementation of the country’s scorecard tools.

From childhood affliction to national action: Dr Wyckliff Omondi’s journey in combatting NTDs in Kenya

Earlier this year, the Kenya Ministry of Health intensified its efforts against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with the launch...

Mozambique Fundo da Malaria

The Mozambique Fundo da Malaria was launched in 2020 by Goodbye Malaria and the national malaria control programme.

ALMA statement on the launch of the End Malaria Fund in Mozambique

Congratulations to the Republic of Mozambique on the launch of a national End Malaria Fund.

ALMA statement on World Malaria Day

Statement by His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau and Chair of ALMA.

Ethiopia

We support Ethiopia in the implementation of the country’s scorecard tools.

World Malaria Day 2020 statement by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta

Marking World Malaria Day and reflecting on the progress we have made in the last two decades as we...

Role of data tools in building resilience against malaria

We cannot reflect on the theme of World Malaria Day, "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and...

Regional scorecard tools

Supporting Regional Economic Communities in implementing regional scorecard tools.

Our role

We work to drive accountability and action for results against malaria, NTDs, RMNCAH and nutrition.

Protecting the precious bond between mothers and children

As we celebrate Mother's Day, we are reminded of the profound and enduring connection between mothers and their children,...

Cross-border collaborations set to defeat malaria in Africa

Rwanda and Tanzania last week became the first East African countries to launch cross-border malaria control and prevention initiatives.

Kenya’s malaria epidemic-prone counties step up efforts to defeat malaria

Kenya’s malaria epidemic-prone counties committed to enhance action towards reducing the burden of malaria in the country.

HE President Uhuru Kenyatta, chair of ALMA, announces two special ambassadors to aid efforts to eliminate malaria in Africa

The two Ambassadors have a strong track record in working with multilateral institutions in Africa and globally and have...

Kenya intensifies efforts to beat NTDs

Out of the 20 neglected tropical diseases recognised by the World Health Organisation, Kenya is endemic to 19.

Kenya

We support Kenya in the implementation of the country’s scorecard tools, End Malaria Council and Malaria Youth Corps.

Rwanda

We support Rwanda in the implementation of the country’s scorecard tools and upcoming Integrated Disease Control Council and Fund.

Zambia

We support Zambia in the implementation of the country’s scorecard tools, End Malaria Council and Malaria Youth Corps.

Global report shows stalled progress across Africa and need for sustained action

The African bloc not achieve its target of reducing malaria incidence and mortality by 40% by 2020.

Tanzania to establish an End Malaria Council to close financing gap

Her Excellency President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan called on all Tanzanians to work together...

D.R. Congo steps up fight against malaria with the launch of national Malaria Youth Corps

The national Malaria Youth Corps brings together a dynamic group of young individuals from across the country.

Kenya End Malaria Council

The Kenya End Malaria Council and Fund was launched in 2021 by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Joy Phumaphi

Joy Phumaphi is the executive secretary at the African Leaders Malaria Alliance.

Scorecard tools

Scorecard tools help leaders at different levels (from heads of state and government to community leaders) make informed data-driven...

H.E. President Embaló: Rejuvenating efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases

H.E. President Embaló, president of Guinea-Bissau and chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, calls for intensified and sustained...

African health ministers commit to ending malaria deaths

Health ministers from the African countries with the heaviest burden of malaria have pledged to significantly advance the fight...

ALMA statement on Africa Day 2024

On this Africa Day, we stand united in acknowledging the challenges and renewing our commitment to defeating malaria.

Sessao-paralela-agnu – webinário – Conversa informal: Como enfrentar a tempestade perfeita

Webinário | Quarta-feira, 25 de Setembro - Horário da África Oriental: 16h30 | em à margem da Assembleia Geral...

ALMA congratulates Zambia on launching a malaria youth army

We congratulate the Republic of Zambia on launching a youth army to fast track the elimination of malaria.

ALMA Inc. board of directors

Providing fiscal oversight of the nonprofit corporation set up to support the ALMA secretariat.

Countries with national malaria youth corps

There are currently 11 national malaria youth corps.

Partners

We work with partners at the global, regional, national and sub-national levels.

World Malaria Report 2020

Africa and global partners avert COVID-19 related doubling of malaria deaths in 2020 despite stalled progress in 2019.

ALMA launches new online courses and webinars to help countries strengthen accountability for action and results

The courses will cover creating a new scorecard management tool, improving an existing one and how to use the...

ALMA statement on the passing on of His Excellency Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob

With profound sorrow, ALMA joins the world in mourning the passing of H.E. Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, the third...

Parliamentarians use scorecard tools to promote action to improve health outcomes

The training aimed to equip parliamentarians with the skills needed to advocate for increased health investments, thereby improving health...

Neglected tropical diseases

Learn about the work we're doing to tackle neglected tropical diseases across the African continent.

Governance

ALMA chair, steering committee, board of directors, executive secretary and our secretariat.

Uganda: Malaria Free Uganda

Malaria Free Uganda was launched in August 2020 by the Republic of Uganda and Malaria Partners International.

ALMA youth army develops capacity to advance the malaria elimination agenda

Youth from 38 African countries meeting last week committed to an increased role in the malaria fight on the...

The response to COVID-19 is – and must be – all-encompassing. The worry is that efforts to protect against malaria may go off the radar, with huge implications for public health in Africa

Since the Abuja 2000 Political Declaration on Roll Back Malaria, global efforts have dramatically reduced the global malaria burden.

President Kenyatta assumes the chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance

President Kenyatta is ALMA’s seventh chair and will serve for a two-year term.

Going for gold: SADC’s call for increased domestic investments for malaria critical for a sustained response

SADC’s call for increased domestic investments sets the region on the path to sustainability.

Unified in Action: African Youth Pledge to Eradicate Malaria by 2030

At the 5th Anniversary of the Zero Malaria Starts With Me movement, young leaders and representatives from across Africa...

Gender equity and equality go hand in hand in addressing women’s health and Africa’s socio-economic transformation

Statement from Joy Phumaphi, ALMA Executive Secretary for Intwernational Women's Day 2022.

African Union Malaria Progress Report

President Kenyatta highlights the African Union progress in defeating malaria amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benin’s malaria fight amid COVID-19

Benin leads the way to battle malaria amid COVID 19 fight.

ALMA congratulates PMI on its 15th anniversary

Support from PMI has saved millions of lives and building a brighter future for Africa.

World NTDs Day 2023 statement by His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Replubic of Guinea Bissau

Achievements by African countries in the control and elimination of NTDs is an inspiration to the rest of the...

ALMA statement on World Health Day 2024

ALMA joins the international community in commemorating World Health Day 2024.

ALMA congratulates Guinea on unveiling its Malaria Youth Corps

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Guinea for launching its national Malaria Youth Corps.

Home

A groundbreaking coalition of African Union Heads of State and Government working with partners to eliminate malaria by 2030.

Member states

We are made up of 55 member states across the African continent.

Our work

Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

Learn about the work we're doing to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health across the African continent.

Heads of State and Government

The African Leaders Malaria Alliance is a groundbreaking coalition of African Union Heads of State and Government working to...

History of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance

Established in 2009 as a coalition of African Union Heads of State and Government to working to defeat malaria.

Eswatini launches national malaria youth army

Eswatini’s Honorable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi, yesterday launched the Eswatini Malaria Youth Army.

Eswatini End Malaria Fund

The Eswatini End Malaria Fund was launched in May 2019 by His Majesty King Mswati III.

ALMA Tanzania board of directors

The ALMA board of directors in Tanzania provides fiscal and administrative oversight over the ALMA Tanzania office.

ALMA congratulates Togo for championing the elimination of NTDs in Africa

Congratulations to Togo as the first country to eliminate 4 neglected tropical diseases.

ALMA congratulates Dr. David Walton on appointment as the new U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator

We join the the global malaria community in congratulating Dr. David Walton on his appointment as the new US...

Cameroon becomes the 24th African country to launch the Zero Malaria Starts with Me (ZMSWM) campaign

Launched in Yaoundé last week under the national theme “Stop Malaria”, the campaign is critical to Cameroon’s fight against...

African leaders kickstart the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria 7th replenishment

African leaders are rallying African countries to commit to the seventh replenishment of the Global Fund.

ALMA statement on malaria youth digital consultation

We welcome youth leadership in driving change to win the fight against malaria and accelerate progress towards the achievement...

ALMA International Youth Day 2020 message

This year’s theme “Youth Engagement for Global Action” provides the impetus for young people to lead.

President Kenyatta, new chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), outlines his priorities in the fight against malaria in Africa

The game-changing agenda addresses major challenges in the battle against malaria.