Malaria cases in Zamfara State could rise sharply within 12-18 months after the end of a U.S.-funded malaria program led by MSH. The program had helped the Zamfara State Ministry of Health protect about 5.4 million children under five each year with preventive treatment. Its closure also leaves health workers with less support to track infections, confirm test results, and manage medical supplies.

Date: 10/25

Region: Africa

Country: Nigeria

Topic: Health

Policy Lens: Global Health Security

Additional Context: The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) was USAID Nigeria’s and PMI's flagship project to reduce malaria deaths and illness, especially among children under five and pregnant women. Implemented in eight states, it worked with the Government of Nigeria to improve malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; strengthen policies and coordination under the National Malaria Elimination Program; and enhance data quality and use. The project was terminated.

Source: MSH