BY Nadia Ntiamoah
A delegation from the United Kingdom, comprising Members of Parliament, representatives from Malaria No More UK, and the Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC), recently visited Ghana to bolster collaboration in the fight against malaria.
The visit, which took place from July 28 to August 2, 2025, aimed at supporting Ghana’s malaria elimination efforts through sustainable solutions, smart vector control tools, and innovative financing models.
Addressing Funding Constraints
The drive to eliminate malaria faces significant funding constraints, particularly following reduced external support from key partners such as USAID.
The UK delegation’s visit was timely, providing a platform to discuss creative financing strategies and explore new ideas to sustain malaria control programs.
According to Dr. Corine Karema, CEO of Afrika Kwanza Health Impact, the global malaria response requires at least $8.3 billion annually but receives only $4.3 billion, highlighting the need for increased domestic funding and innovative financing models.
Innovative Solutions And Partnerships
During their visit, the delegation met with health workers, researchers, community members, and government officials, including the Acting Deputy Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah.
They interacted with programme beneficiaries and engaged with leaders from the Ministry of Health, Parliament, and the Malaria National Elimination Programme (MNEP).
The visit helped strengthen ties between UK and Ghanaian policymakers through open dialogue and shared experiences.
