National Malaria Control Program -Kenya

#CapeVerde eliminated #malaria.    It gives me great pleasure to announce that on the advice of the World Health Organization Technical Advisory Group on Malaria Elimination and Certification and the WHO Malaria Policy Advisory Group, I have certified Cabo Verde as malaria-free.   I congratulate the government and people of 🇨🇻, and all partners, on this historic achievement. Cape Verde is the 43rd country globally to be awarded malaria-free status, and the third in the WHO African Region, after Algeria and Mauritius.  Malaria still remains one of the world’s major public health challenges, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year and hampering social development.  But this achievement sends a clear message to the world that with political will, strong partnership and the full commitment of every partner, the elimination of malaria is possible anywhere.  #EndMalaria

Thank you for the support Abel Kariuki

Each year, WHO’s World malaria report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. This year’s report includes, for the first time, a dedicated chapter focused on the intersection between climate change and malaria. The 2023 World Malaria Report delves into the nexus between climate change and malaria. Changes in temperature, humidity and rainfall can influence the behaviour and survival of the malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and flooding, can also directly impact transmission and disease burden. Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan in 2022, for example, led to a five-fold increase in malaria cases in the country. Be sure to read the latest insights from this year’s report: https://bit.ly/3T02PmX

#SmallAction #BIGIMPACT such as sleeping under an insecticide-treated mosquito net and getting malaria preventive medicine is essential for preventing pregnant women in high-risk malaria areas from getting malaria which puts them at risk of #prematuriy

The highlight of the launch of Kenya's 2023/2024 Mass Net Distribution campaign was the distribution of Long lasting Insecticidal Nets to the first beneficiary, Her Excellency Governor Gladys Wanga of Homabay County

Join us tommorrow in County Government Of Homa Bay as we launch the mass net distribution. #Pataneti #Netijuu #UsikubaliMalaria

#Pataneti #Netijuu #Usikubalimalaria

Exciting News! Tomorrow, 15th November 2023, the Ministry of Health, Kenya launches the Insecticide Treated Mosquito Net Mass Distribution Campaign, a crucial step in the fight against malaria. Key Details: • The campaign spans 22 malaria-prone counties. • Target: Distribute approximately 15.3 million nets. • A collective commitment from various agencies ensures success. The objective of this campaign is to achieve universal coverage in malaria-endemic and western highlands epidemic-prone areas across all counties. Despite positive outcomes from past LLIN distribution campaigns, malaria remains a significant public health and socio-economic challenge, affecting a substantial portion of the population. Aligned with the World Health Organization recommendation, Kenya conducts mass LLIN distribution campaigns every three years. This strategic move aims to boost coverage and utilization, contributing to effective malaria vector control. Kenya remains steadfast in prioritizing vector control as the primary strategy to eradicate malaria. Thank you all our partners for the support in ending malaria control in Kenya The Global Fund @President Malaria Intiative USAID AMREF, ALMA INFO RBM Partnership to End Malaria End Malaria Council Kenya Breakthrough ACTION + RESEARCH Zero Malaria Campaign Coalition Kenya County Government Of Homa Bay #Pataneti #Netijuu #Lalandani ya neti

Malaria is common in areas around the Lake Victoria like Nyanza and Western region, Coastal areas like Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa among others, Highlands West of the Rift Valley like Nandi, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu Counties. However during the rainy period malaria outbreaks are expected in those regions that traditionally have low cases of malaria like Marsabit, Isiolo, Baringo, and Turkana. Always ensure that you and your family sleep under a treated mosquito

The Ministry of Health, Kenya will officially Launch the Mass net distribution Campaign in Homabay County, Rangwe Sub-county on the 15th of November 2023 from 9 am. The guest of honour will be the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula.