The Republic of Equatorial Guinea celebrated World Malaria
Day in Malabo with a gathering of high-level government officials, diplomatic
corps, international organizations, and representatives from the private sector
and civil society, and called on the international community to come together
to fight against endemic diseases that impact so many in the world,
particularly in Africa.
The President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, HE
Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, created the National Program to Fight Malaria in 1989
within the Minster for Health and Social Welfare, and further strengthened the
program through partnerships with the World Health Organization (WHO), the
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations
Development Program (UNDP), and the World Bank.
Every year, Equatorial Guinea undertakes the National
Malaria Control Program, during with the government and Minister for Health and
Social Welfare distributes prevention supplies including mosquito nets, and
sprays urban and rural areas.
Equatorial Guinea remains committed to providing all
Equatoguineans with the best health services through recent initiatives
including the access the clean drinking water, polio vaccinations, malaria
prevention, and mental health support.
Equatorial Guinea is a leader in Africa in per capita health
investment and is committed to constant investment in the health sector to
achieve “health for all,” a key mandate of the President of Equatorial Guinea,
HE Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.