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PMI: Presidents Malaria Initiative - Saving lives in Africa.

Ghana

 

Malaria in Ghana
Malaria is transmitted throughout Ghana and is responsible for more than 44 percent of outpatient visits and approximately 22 percent of deaths in children under the age of five. Recent household surveys show that progress against malaria is being made in Ghana. During the period of 2006-2008, household surveys showed that insecticide-treated net (ITN) ownership increased from 19 to 33 percent and ITN use in children under five went from 22 to 28 percent. In addition, between 2003 and 2008, ITN use in pregnant women increased from 3 to 20 percent nationwide. The surveys have also shown that the all-cause mortality rate in children under the age of five declined, from 111 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2003 to 80/1,000 in 2008.

arrow  Read more about PMI's activities in the Ghana Country Profile [PDF, 481KB].


map of Ghana

Malaria Operational Plans

  In Agona Abodum, Ghana, women line up to receive a free insecticide-treated net.
  In Agona Abodum, Ghana, women line up to receive a free insecticide-treated net.
Source: Richard Kahn/CDC

The Malaria Operational Plans (MOPs) below are detailed one-year implementation plans for PMI in Ghana. Each MOP briefly reviews the current status of malaria control and prevention policies and interventions, identifies challenges and unmet needs, and describes planned activities under PMI. These MOPs have been endorsed by the Global Malaria Coordinator and reflect collaborative discussions with national malaria control programs and partners in country.

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