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14 July 2025
The WHO Global Malaria Programme recently merged with the Global Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Programme. As we proceed with integrating the two programmes, you may continue to receive separate updates during this transitional period. For the latest NTD news, please visit this link. We appreciate your patience and continued engagement in our joint efforts to combat malaria and NTDs.
WHO has released its first global guidance on preventing the re-establishment of malaria ‒ a vital resource for countries that have succeeded in eliminating the disease or are approaching that goal. While relevant to all malaria-free countries, the guidance is targeted to those in tropical and subtropical zones ‒ where the risk of re-establishment is highest.
In June, Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive a malaria-free certification from WHO. This historic milestone follows nearly 70 years of commitment by the government and people of Suriname to eliminate the disease across its vast rainforests and diverse communities.
WHO is seeking experts to serve as members on the Malaria Policy Advisory Group. This “call for experts” outlines the desired qualifications, how to express interest, and the selection process.
Clear, evidence-informed WHO recommendations are designed to guide countries as they develop national malaria strategic plans. All of the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations on malaria are available through a web-based platform and a mobile app. The Global Malaria Programme also publishes a list of upcoming guidance on its website, updated quarterly.
Meeting on the margins of the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly, health leaders from malaria-affected African countries and global partners called for stepped-up action to counter antimalarial drug resistance ‒ a growing challenge that threatens to undermine hard-won progress against one of Africa’s deadliest diseases.
News release | WHO strategy to respond to antimalarial drug resistance in Africa
Latest meeting reports
The following reports were published recently:
