Malaria Elimination in the Post-Pandemic Era: Opportunities and Barriers

Nassimbwa Kabanda D.

Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global health systems, posing challenges to malaria elimination efforts and reversing progress in many endemic regions. This review examines the barriers that emerged during the pandemic, including interruptions in vector control programs, diagnostic services, and treatment accessibility, as well as the exacerbation of vulnerabilities among high-risk populations. Simultaneously, it highlights new opportunities in the post-pandemic era, such as advancements in digital health, strengthened disease surveillance systems, and accelerated vaccine development. Persistent obstacles, including drug and insecticide resistance, weak health systems, and the impact of climate change, are also explored. Strategic recommendations are provided, emphasizing the integration of innovative tools, multisectoral collaboration, and sustained political and financial commitment to revitalize malaria elimination efforts. The post-pandemic period offers a unique opportunity to reimagine strategies and accelerate progress toward global malaria eradication goals. This review used data from peer-reviewed articles from scientific databases, reports from reputable organizations, published between 2014-2024.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, Malaria, Insecticide-treated nets, Post-pandemic

CITE AS: Nassimbwa Kabanda D. (2024). Malaria Elimination in the Post-Pandemic Era: Opportunities and Barriers. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 4(3):12-15. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJSES/2024/431215