Zambia has been chosen to lead the Council of Ministers for the Malaria Elimination 8 (E8) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The announcement was made during a virtual meeting of the E8 Ministerial Sub-Committee of Ministers of Health. This appointment reflects Zambia’s commitment to the fight against malaria and its leadership in the region.
Zambia has been appointed as the chairperson of the SADC Malaria Elimination 8 Council of Ministers, a great honor according to Health Minister Sylvia Masebo. This appointment reflects Zambia’s commitment to eliminating malaria in the region and working towards a healthier future for all. As chairperson, Zambia will play a key role in coordinating efforts and promoting collaboration among member countries to achieve this important goal.
During its tenure, Zambia is committed to ensuring that all terms of reference are met and that progress is made towards eliminating malaria in the region.
Zambia as the Chair of the SADC Malaria Elimination 8 Council of Ministers, highlighting the continued importance of addressing malaria as a major public health concern both globally and within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Despite progress in recent years, malaria continues to pose a significant threat to public health, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where the majority of cases and deaths occur. The appointment of Zambia to this leadership role underscores the ongoing need for coordinated efforts to eliminate malaria and improve health outcomes in the region.
According to Ms. Masebo, malaria remains a significant cause of illness and death in numerous countries, highlighting the importance of continued efforts to combat the disease.
The focus of this council is to work towards the elimination of malaria in the region. While malaria is a preventable and curable disease, it requires full-scale interventions to be deployed in order to achieve this goal. Zambia’s leadership in this council will be crucial in driving progress towards the elimination of malaria in the SADC region.
In this role, Ms. Masebo has emphasized the importance of increasing access to prompt malaria diagnosis and treatment in hard-to-reach areas of SADC countries. This appointment highlights Zambia’s commitment to eliminating malaria in the region and working towards a healthier future for all.
