Block Malaria Africa Initiative

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As an organization, we are focused on the design and implementation of malaria programs across malaria-at-risk populations in Africa. We advocate for malaria preventive approaches through various channels of communication such as social media, radio, television and print media. We also embark on school and community tour with the aim of discussing the symptoms, causes, treatment and various of malaria prevention.

Today is A malaria-free generation is within reach.For the first time, this is not just a vision, it is a realistic out...
25/04/2026

Today is

A malaria-free generation is within reach.

For the first time, this is not just a vision, it is a realistic outcome.

But it will not happen everywhere at once.

The future of malaria elimination will be determined in high-burden countries, particularly across Africa, and especially Nigeria.

If progress accelerates there, global numbers will shift dramatically. If it stalls, global elimination will remain out of reach.

This is why targeted investment matters.

This is why country-led strategies matter.

This is why sustained commitment matters.

The next generation should not inherit a preventable and treatable disease.

The decisions made today will determine that outcome.

Now We Can. Now We Must.
Zero Malaria Starts With Me.

We are living through a turning point in the fight against .Science is moving faster than ever:✅ Malaria vaccines are b...
25/04/2026

We are living through a turning point in the fight against .

Science is moving faster than ever:

✅ Malaria vaccines are being introduced at scale
✅ Next-generation insecticide-treated nets are tackling resistance
✅ New tools, including long-acting treatments are in development

For the first time, elimination is within reach.

But there is a critical gap.

is accelerating, but delivery is not keeping pace in many high-burden settings.

In countries like , where the burden is highest, the challenge is not just what works — it is how to scale what works effectively and equitably.

Bridging this gap requires:

👉Increased political will
👉Stronger health systems
👉Reliable supply chains
👉Sustained financing
👉Community trust and engagement

Because a breakthrough that does not reach the last mile does not change outcomes.

Now We Can. Now We Must.
Zero Malaria Starts With Me.


Malaria is often framed as a health issue.But for millions across Africa, it is an economic crisis, an education crisis,...
25/04/2026

Malaria is often framed as a health issue.

But for millions across Africa, it is an economic crisis, an education crisis, and a development barrier — all at once.

Every year:

📍Millions of school days are lost
📍Households spend scarce income on treatment instead of investment
📍Productivity declines across entire communities

And yet, this is a disease we already know how to prevent, diagnose, and treat.

A generation of young Africans is increasingly unwilling to accept this contradiction.

At Block Malaria Africa Initiative and across the continent, young people are:

📌Mobilising communities around prevention
📌Driving advocacy for increased domestic funding
📌Using data and storytelling to hold systems accountable

This is not symbolic engagement, it is a clear form of structural participation.

But youth leadership alone is not enough.

Without sustained financing, strong health systems, and political will, even the most effective community efforts will stall.

We are at a point where alignment matters more than ever: Science. Policy. Financing. Community action.

When these converge, progress accelerates.
When they fragment, malaria persists.

Now is the time to align.

Now We Can. Now We Must.
Zero Malaria Starts With Me.


The risk of malaria resurgence is not an over stated hypothesis. It is documented fact! We have seen it before:When fund...
25/04/2026

The risk of malaria resurgence is not an over stated hypothesis. It is documented fact!

We have seen it before:
When funding gaps emerge…
When prevention campaigns weaken…
When attention shifts elsewhere…

Malaria returns — quickly and aggressively.

And when it does, the impact is immediate:

📌Increased child mortality
📌Overburdened health systems
📌Reversal of years — sometimes decades — of progress

Today, that risk is real again.

👉Global health financing is tightening.
👉Competing priorities are growing.
👉And malaria programmes in many countries are under pressure.

This is the moment where complacency becomes dangerous. We can’t relax now!

Because the cost of inaction is not gradual — it is exponential.

Protecting progress requires the same level of urgency as achieving it.

Sustained investment is not optional. It is foundational.

This World Malaria Day, the message is clear:
We cannot afford to pause. We cannot afford to step back.

Grasp the moment. Protect lives now. Fund a malaria-free future.

Now We Can. Now We Must.
Zero Malaria Starts With Me.


NOW WE CAN! NOW WE MUST! We can end malaria. Not someday, but in our lifetime.For the first time, that’s not ambition. I...
25/04/2026

NOW WE CAN! NOW WE MUST!

We can end malaria. Not someday, but in our lifetime.

For the first time, that’s not ambition. It’s real. Science is advancing faster than ever.

New vaccines, treatments, malaria control tools and pioneering technologies, including gene drive, and long-acting injectables, are in development.

Already, 25 countries are rolling out malaria vaccines to protect 10 million children a year. Next-generation mosquito nets now make up 84% of all new nets distributed.

Nationally-led programmes are driving change.
But malaria doesn’t wait. When funding falls and programmes weaken, it comes back fast, killing hundreds of thousands more children and reversing hard-won gains.

The possibility has never been greater. And neither has the cost of letting it slip.

This World Malaria Day: Grasp the moment. Protect lives now. Fund a malaria-free future.

Now We Can. Now We Must.

Zero Malaria

Block Malaria Africa Partners with AMR Club of the University of Jos for a Successful Community Sanitation and AMR Aware...
25/11/2024

Block Malaria Africa Partners with AMR Club of the University of Jos for a Successful Community Sanitation and AMR Awareness Campaign!

Over the weekend, we teamed up with the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Club of the University of Jos for an impactful community-wide sanitation project and awareness campaign aimed at promoting cleaner environments and educating the public about the dangers of AMR. This project was part of our commitment to raise awareness on the impact of in commemoration of the World Antimicrobial Resistance Week .

Highlights of the Day:

✅ Inspired community members to actively participate in cleaning their surroundings.
✅ Facilitated engaging roadside conversations on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact on public health.
✅ Attracted enthusiastic volunteers who joined the cause, amplifying the campaign's reach and impact.

Through this initiative, we demonstrated that small actions—like cleaning our environment and sparking awareness—can lead to big changes in health outcomes. We are building more resilient communities while fighting threats like AMR and malaria.

A big thank you to the AMR Club of the University of Jos, the leadership of the Tudun Wada Youth Forum, our dedicated team members, volunteers, and the vibrant community members who made this campaign a success!

📸 Swipe through the photos to see some moments from the day!

ALMA (African Leaders Malaria Alliance)
World Health Organization Nigeria
RBM Partnership to End Malaria
Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
Reaching The Last Mile
Malaria Partners International
Zero Malaria

➡️ How can you join the fight against AMR and malaria? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below!

JOIN OUR X-SPACE TO MARK AMR WEEK 2024 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challeng...
24/11/2024

JOIN OUR X-SPACE TO MARK AMR WEEK 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time. It threatens the effectiveness of life-saving medicines, puts millions at risk, and demands urgent, coordinated action.

As part of our collaboration with the AMR Club of the University of Jos, Block Malaria Africa Initiative is marking World AMR Week 2024 with a thought-provoking X-Space discussion to spotlight the role of youth in combating the AMR crisis.

📌 Today
⏰ 8 PM WAT
🎙️ AMR Club, University of Jos

Speakers:

Amb. Odinaka Kingsley Obeta, Executive Director, Block Malaria Africa Initiative

Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Drug Management Agency

Topic:"Impact of AMR and Our Role as Youth at the Frontiers"

We’ll delve into how AMR undermines global health systems and explore youth-led innovations and advocacy to tackle this challenge. The conversation will highlight why young people must be at the forefront of efforts to promote responsible antibiotic use and strengthen healthcare systems.

🔗 Join the live session here: [https://lnkd.in/dDC3kWWy]

Engage us as we inspire action, and amplify the call for global solidarity against AMR!

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024: Join Us Today in Tudun Wada Community to Fight Against AMRThis week, as we obse...
23/11/2024

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024: Join Us Today in Tudun Wada Community to Fight Against AMR

This week, as we observe World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024, we are raising awareness about the devastating impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and taking action to combat it. AMR is a growing global threat, and antimalarial drug resistance is a critical concern in the fight against malaria. Misuse and overuse of antimalarial medicines weaken their effectiveness, jeopardizing global progress toward malaria elimination.

Today, we are collaborating with the AMR Club of University of Jos, to host a community-wide sanitation exercise in Tudun Wada community, in Jos, Nigeria. Beyond cleaning, we’ll engage the community in an educational campaign to increase understanding of AMR and share practical steps to prevent it, particularly regarding antimalarial drugs.

We've partnered with the Tudun Wada Youth Forum, Jos North, Plateau State to mobilise the community itself for this activity and we're expecting hundreds of volunteers!

If you’re in Tudun Wada or nearby, join us as we work towards a healthier, AMR-free Nigeria. Remember, the fight against AMR is everyone’s responsibility.

📍Location: Tudun Wada Community, Jos, Nigeria
📅 Date: Today
🕘 Time: 8am

Let’s stand united to stop AMR from reversing the progress we’ve made in malaria elimination.

Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria
World Health Organization Nigeria
ALMA (African Leaders Malaria Alliance)
RBM Partnership to End Malaria
Community Stories Nigeria
Joey Off-Air Podcast

EGYPT 🇪🇬 DEFEATS MALARIA: A BLUEPRINT FOR A MALARIA-FREE AFRICAToday, Egypt marks a significant victory in public health...
20/10/2024

EGYPT 🇪🇬 DEFEATS MALARIA: A BLUEPRINT FOR A MALARIA-FREE AFRICA

Today, Egypt marks a significant victory in public health as it receives the Zero Malaria Certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declaring the country malaria-free!This certification is the result of decades of commitment, resilience, and strong health systems.

Egypt's fight against malaria goes back over a century, with its last indigenous case recorded in 2014. Through strategic interventions, surveillance, and community engagement, the country has overcome a disease that once posed a major public health threat.

This achievement is not just a national victory—it’s a beacon of hope for the rest of . With 95% of malaria cases worldwide still occurring in the region, Egypt's success shows us that elimination is possible when the right political will, sustainable financing, and community-driven solutions align.

Our Call to Action for African Governments:

Now more than ever, we urge African heads of state and governments to strengthen their elimination efforts. Let's start to invest in proven strategies, support local manufacturing and innovations, and engage our communities to follow Egypt’s lead to once and for all.





Conference 2024We are excited to announce that our team lead, will be speaking at the prestigious Social Tech Confere...
11/08/2024

Conference 2024

We are excited to announce that our team lead, will be speaking at the prestigious Social Tech Conference at Hiroshima University, Japan, from August 28-30, 2024.

Odinaka will be speaking on "Achieving Zero Malaria in Africa: The Role of Youth-Led Initiatives," where he'll spotlight the incredible contributions of young people across Africa in the fight against malaria. He'll also share insights from our impactful youth-led project in Jenta Mongoro, Jos, Nigeria.

This is a huge milestone in our journey toward a malaria-free Africa, and we are proud to be represented on such a global platform!

Our commitment to and achieve in Africa is 💯! 🌍💪

What's Your Plan for the 2024 International Youth Day? In commemoration of this year's International , our team will be...
06/08/2024

What's Your Plan for the 2024 International Youth Day?

In commemoration of this year's International , our team will be joining the X-space conversation tagged and hosted by African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), , , -ACT Youth In Action and .

🗓️ Friday, 9 August 2024
🕓 4pm EAT
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dEuVuUK4

We look forward to having you join us!

The Commonwealth Malaria Report 2024Two months ago, the 2024 Commonwealth Malaria Report was launched and published. Thi...
27/07/2024

The Commonwealth Malaria Report 2024

Two months ago, the 2024 Commonwealth Malaria Report was launched and published. This report was developed by malaria partners including African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), Malaria No More UK and the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance.

In this report, four key recommendations were highlighted to enable endemic countries to take action against malaria. These recommendations include;

1. The need to use malaria control investments as a pathfinder when building strengthened and resilient health systems and preparing for future pandemics.

2. A call to prioritise spending on health and malaria within Government budgets, in line with global and regional targets.

3. A call to actively engage with countries who have delivered rapid progress for shared
learning.

4. The need to prioritise learning exchanges with countries who responded to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on malaria.

Download the full report here: https://mesamalaria.org/resource-hub/the-commonwealth-malaria-report-2024/

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