World Health Organization (Oom) Has warned that progresses to eradicate malaria They are at risk due to financial cuts For projects against this disease AmericaThis has contributed 37% of the total economic amount over the past decade.
In 2023 alone, 600,000 people died for malaria, 95% of them in the region Africa. In turn, he emphasized it The disease is prevented and curable.
However, warn it There are already moments that have been disrupted to provide services against malariaWith severe consequences, as it happened during infection COVID-19. The suspension of attention by 2020 caused about 14 million cases 47,000 additional deaths For infection.
“History has shown us what we will reduce safety against malaria,” said Daniel Nagamiji, director of the WHO’s World Malaria Project. “In 1969, the world abandonment was abandoned, which occurred Recruitment of cases and deaths. It took about 30 years to join the world leaders and recover the impulse, “he added.
Although funding for some projects against Malaria funded by the United States, the interference has left severe shortcomings. For whom, if it does not act quickly in the most vulnerable people, its effects are dangerous.
There are more than 30 countries interrupted
The agency analysis of the offices of the working countries found that more than half of Malaria local 64 countries reported Mild or severe interruptions in their services Malaria maintenance.
The OS Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAG) has shared information on the current challenges and priority activities accepted by countries and their global partners to respond to the shortage of funds.
As described, at the beginning of April 2025, more than 40% of campaigns The distribution of treated mosquitoes with pesticidesThe basis for malaria prevention efforts in Africa, according to data provided by national malaria, operates the risk of delaying or frustration.
In addition, to protect 58 million children, nearly 30% of seasonal malaria (QMP) chemistry prevention campaigns Outside of time. In many African countries, rapid diagnostic tests and drugs have been critically low.
The reduction in financial assistance threatens to undermine important investments in scientific discoveries, including new and advanced prevention, diagnosis and treatment interventions. “We should not allow the financial backlash to derail the world agenda against malaria“OMS general director Jerome Solomon said.
National efforts to quench help
Who has reported who is NigeriaThe authorities have approved Extra $ 200 million To the health department as part of the cost plan for 2025. This is an attempt to alleviate the impact of the recent suspension of US foreign aid. Across Africa, other countries are strengthening coordination instructions and taking steps to close important gaps By using internal resources.
The World Health Organization and its allies have expressed their commitment to continue supporting national governments and civil society. Everything, with the intention of confirming a Prolonged funds And provide extensive solutions that protect the most vulnerable people.
“It’s time to take Data -based results To ensure every dollar use of wisdom, “MPG President Tion Vrthah said. People and communities face poverty and impact will experience the consequences of these financial cuts. We must follow the actions of equality and protect the constant solutions that no one leaves, ”he added.
By March 2025, the WHO and RBM alliance launched an intermediate -company task team with technicians and donation systems, which ensured the rapid and revamped support for the most needed countries.