The Vector Control Department of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has indicated that the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) has targeted 12 municipalities and districts in the Volta and Oti Regions to combat malaria.
Mr. Isaac Ablormeti, the Vector Control Director for Zoomlion in the Volta and Oti Regions, told the Ghana News Agency that while malaria cases have been high in these areas, measures implemented by the NMEP, Zoomlion, and the Ghana Health Service have brought these municipalities and districts to the brink of eliminating the disease.
He explained that Zoomlion introduced Larval Source Management, which involves monthly disinfection of mosquito breeding sites in these areas to prevent mosquitoes from developing beyond the early stages.
He noted that the targeted MMDAs in the Volta Region—Keta, Ketu-North, Ketu-South, Ho, Hohoe, Anloga, Ho West, and South Tongu Districts—and in the Oti Region—Kejebi, Nkwanta South, Krachi West, and Krachi East Districts—are making significant progress in eliminating malaria.
Mr. Ablormeti urged the MMDAs to continue supporting the efforts of Zoomlion, NMEP, Ghana Health Service, and other partners in the fight against malaria.
According to the World Health Organization, Ghana is making substantial progress in eliminating malaria, moving from the control stage to the elimination stage.
The Ghana Health Service reported that the malaria testing rate has improved considerably, from 38% in 2012 to 98% in 2023.
Additionally, malaria prevalence decreased from 27.5% in 2011 to 8.6% in 2022, and deaths caused by malaria have significantly dropped from 2,799 in 2012 to 146 in 2023.
