MIN/Sp/AU/CAMH3/6 Malaria Page 4 1. Background 1.1 Malaria Control Targets Abuja Declaration 2000, By 2005 • • • • At least 60% of those suffering from malaria should be able to access and use correct, affordable and appropriate treatment within 24 hours of onset of symptoms At least 60% of those at risk of malaria, particularly pregnant women and children under 5 years of age should benefit from suitable personal and community protective measures such as ITNs At least 60 % of all pregnant women who are at risk of malaria, especially those in their 1st pregnancies, should receive IPT At least 60% of the epidemic-prone countries will have capacity to detect early and respond appropriately to malaria epidemics. By 2010 Halve the malaria mortality for Africa’s people by 2010. RBM Partnership and World Health Assembly Resolution 2005 By 2010 • 80% of people at risk of malaria are protected by appropriate vector control methods such as ITNs, IRS • 80% of malaria patients are diagnosed and treated with effective anti-malarial medicines e.g. the artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) within one day of onset of illness. • In high transmission areas, 80% of pregnant women receive intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) • The malaria burden is reduced by 50% in comparison with the 2000 levels By 2015 • Malaria morbidity and mortality are reduced by 75% in comparison to 2005 • Malaria-related MDGs are achieved • Universal and equitable coverage with effective interventions. Millennium Development Goals • Target 8: to have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major disease. Indicator 21. Incidence and death rates associated with Malaria Indicator 22. Proportion of population in malaria-risk areas using effective malaria prevention and treatment measures. Status Report on Malaria in Africa 2008