Timely Diagnosis
Rapid-diagnostic tests (RDTs) are expanding the world’s ability to quickly confirm malaria cases even in remote settings, ensuring that people get the right treatment when and where they need it most.
What Will It Take to Have A World Free of Malaria?
Today, the world is better prepared to end deaths from malaria than ever before. Mobilizing key interventions that are highly cost-effective has helped avert nearly 13 million deaths since 2000 and eliminated the disease in 47 countries. But to win this fight, we need to sustain political leadership and increase financial support.
Treatment
Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are the frontline treatment for malaria. A full course of life-saving malaria treatment can cure a child in one to three days, for as little as $1.
Mosquito Nets
Long-lasting insecticide treated bed nets (LLINs) prevent malaria by creating a protective barrier against mosquitoes at night, when transmissions occur, and can cover two people per net for up to three years. Over 3 billion insecticide-treated nets have been distributed globally, playing a central role in reducing malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa over the past two decades.
Targeted Insecticide Spraying
Indoor Residual Spraying, or spraying on the inside walls of homes, helps kill mosquitoes and reduce the rate of malaria transmission.
Seasonal Interventions
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a proven, cost-effective intervention to protect high-risk children from severe malaria during peak transmission seasons. Recommended by WHO since 2012, SMC significantly reduces malaria incidence and deaths in high-risk regions.
Vaccines
The world now has two safe and effective malaria vaccines, RTS,S and R21. As of January 2026, malaria vaccines have been rolled out across 25 African countries with Gavi support. Early results show a 13% reduction in child mortality, underscoring malaria’s impact in high-burden areas.