Kenya cuts malaria cases by 31 percent, eyes malaria-free counties
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Between 2023 and 2025, malaria cases fell from 104 to 72 per 1,000 population, a 31 percent reduction.
Kenya has made measurable progress in the fight against malaria, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said during a consultative session with the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), led by Executive Secretary Ms Joy Phumaphi.
“Through the Zero Malaria Campaign, strengthened regional supply of antimalarials and expanded pharmaceutical manufacturing, Kenya has positioned itself as a key African producer of essential malaria drugs,” Mr Duale said.
Between 2023 and 2025, malaria cases fell from 104 to 72 per 1,000 population, a 31 percent reduction, improving child survival and maternal health, particularly in high-burden counties.
Deployment of 107,000 Community Health Promoters has enhanced early detection, treatment adherence, and preventive interventions at the household level, he added.
Guided by the Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023–2027, Mr Duale said, “We remain committed to reducing malaria incidence by 80%, mortality by 90% and interrupting local transmission in select counties by 2028.”
Collaboration with ALMA will focus on strengthening data systems through the Reproductive-Age Mortality Survey (RAMOS), supporting the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) for maternal and newborn outcomes, and mobilising sustainable financing for lifesaving interventions.
Kenya is also advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and malaria elimination through reforms including the Digital Superhighway Programme, Social Health Authority, Practice 360, and the Green Charter, Mr Duale said.
Other officials who joined the meeting included Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, Advisor at the End Malaria Council Dr Willis Akhwale, Director of Family Health Dr Bashir Isaak, and Acting CEO of the Kenya National Public Health Institute Dr Maureen Kamene.