By Nadia Ntiamoah
In a landmark move toward strengthening malaria control across Africa, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health, delivered the keynote address at a high-level workshop on Tech-Enabled Larval Source Management (LSM), held at The Palms by Eagle Hotel in Accra.
The two-day summit, convened by the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) in collaboration with AGAMAL and SORA Technology, brought together leading health officials, technical experts, and innovators from across the continent.
Under the theme “Prevention at the Source,” the workshop emphasized the shift from reactive treatment of malaria to proactive, data-driven strategies that target mosquito breeding sites before disease transmission occurs.
The Deputy Minister stressed Ghana’s commitment to leveraging technology for malaria elimination.
“If we are to end malaria, we must outpace it. Technology now gives us the power to predict, detect, and respond with precision. Prevention at the source is not just a strategy — it is our responsibility,” she stated.
The summit showcased a suite of innovative tools poised to transform larval source management across Africa: Drone Mapping and AI Detection – Using aerial drones and artificial intelligence to accurately locate mosquito breeding grounds.
Digital Micro-planning – Allocating resources efficiently through real-time, data-driven operational insights.
Real-Time Monitoring Systems – Equipping field teams with instant reporting tools to respond quickly and effectively to emerging threats.
Ayensu-Danquah lauded the collaboration between government agencies and technology innovators, highlighting that malaria elimination demands cross-border cooperation, knowledge sharing, and strong political commitment.
The workshop also functioned as a continental platform for knowledge exchange, reinforcing Ghana’s role as a leader in digital health innovation and malaria control.
By bringing together policymakers, researchers, and technology experts, the event highlighted a future where malaria prevention is precise, technology-enabled, and community-focused.
