Lingering challenges in malaria elimination efforts in sub-Saharan Africa: Insights and potential solutions.

Autor: Lawal L; Centre for Malaria and Other Tropical Diseases Ilorin Nigeria.; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Buhari AO; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Jaji TA; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Alatare AS; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Adeyemo AO; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Olumoh AO; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Yusuff YA; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Osborn G; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Mogaji AB; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Adoto BH; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Ibrahim NG; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Saliu WO; Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria., Abdul-Rahman T; Medical Institute Sumy State University Sumy Ukraine.; Toufik's World Medical Association Sumy Ukraine.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Health science reports [Health Sci Rep] 2024 Jun 02; Vol. 7 (6), pp. e2122. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 02 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2122
Abstrakt: Introduction: Between 2000 and 2015, significant gains were recorded in reducing the global burden of malaria due to enhanced global collaboration and increased funding. However, progress has stagnated post-2015, and the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have reversed some of these gains, necessitating a critical reevaluation of interventions. This paper aims to analyze the setbacks and offer recommendations for advancement in malaria control and prevention in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods: We conducted searches on Google Scholar, PubMed, and relevant organization websites to identify relevant studies on malaria control and prevention and associated challenges in sub-Saharan Africa from 2015 to the present. Additionally, studies on individual sub-Saharan African countries were reviewed to ensure comprehensiveness. Data from selected studies were extracted and analyzed using a narrative synthesis approach to offer a concise overview of the evidence.
Findings: We observe that the halt in progress of malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa has deep roots in socioeconomic, political, and environmental factors. These challenges are exacerbated by the population explosion in the region, low coverage of interventions due to funding deficits and incessant crises, and the degradation of the efficacy of existing malaria commodities.
Conclusion: Sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads in its fight against malaria. Promising new frontiers such as malaria vaccines, preventive monoclonal antibodies, new-generation insecticide-treated nets, and potentially artificial intelligence-driven technologies offer hope in advancing malaria control and prevention in the region. Through commitment and collaboration, leveraging these opportunities can help surmount challenges and ultimately eliminate malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.
Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
(© 2024 The Author(s). Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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