Equatorial Guinea's malaria challenge

Equatorial Guinea's tropical climate creates ideal mosquito breeding conditions for malaria transmission.

Bioko Island's malaria reduction

Bioko Island has sharply reduced malaria infections and deaths through indoor spraying, mosquito nets, and larval control.

Bioko's data-driven approach

Program uses population census and house mapping to track spraying effectiveness and adjust interventions in real time.

Community engagement strategy

Workers go door to door to build trust with residents, explaining malaria prevention methods and addressing concerns.

Elena Ntongono's experience

Elena Ntongono, a security guard, had malaria seven months ago and missed work, but now wants to protect her 11-month-old grandson.

“It wasn’t very serious, though it did mean she had to miss work”

Oil funding for malaria program

U.S. oil companies and government have invested over $130 million in Bioko Island's malaria program since the 1990s.

Mainland expansion plan

Equatorial Guinea announced $116 million investment to roll out malaria program to mainland and Annobon island.

Malaria vaccine rollout

Program plans to vaccinate 300,000 children across the country using WHO-recommended R21 vaccine.

Genetically modified mosquitoes

Authorities are evaluating use of genetically modified mosquitoes that cannot transmit malaria.

Mainland challenges

Mainland Equatorial Guinea borders Cameroon and Gabon with high malaria prevalence, requiring complex cross-border coordination.

Malaria as rural poverty issue

Malaria is a disease of rural poverty requiring better housing, healthcare, and health systems to eliminate.