Senegal plans major investment to eliminate malaria by 2030
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Senegal intends to mobilize 150 billion CFA francs (West African currency) over five years to eliminate malaria, shifting from disease control to complete eradication.
After thirty years of fighting the disease, the country has seen progress, reducing incidence from 23 to approximately 13 cases per 1,000 people between 2024 and 2025. The number of malaria-related deaths also halved over the same period, falling from 314 to 155.
Currently, 92% of Senegal’s health districts are in the pre-elimination phase thanks to strategies including preventative medicine, mosquito net distribution, testing, and free treatment. However, the country faces disparities, some northern districts report fewer than one case per 1,000 people, while the Saraya district in the southeast experiences as many as 500 cases per 1,000 people due to heavy rainfall, isolation, and its border location with Mali and Guinea.
To address this, Senegal plans to move from widespread interventions to targeted responses focused on individual cases. The Ministry of Health will seek funding from the government, the National Assembly, the private sector, and international partners to secure the necessary finances, as 97% of the required funds remain unallocated.
