National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) of Benin: 2011 – 2015

This Plan Stratégique National de Lutte contre le Paludisme (PSNLP) 2011 – 2015, based on the malaria control policy, aims to achieve universal coverage of malaria prevention and case management interventions for the 2011–2015 period. It is intended to serve as a reference framework and a guiding tool for all stakeholders and partners currently involved—or likely to become involved—in the implementation of activities. In this context, the plan aims to create the conditions necessary to make a significant contribution to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Malaria control in Benin is closely aligned with the strategic directions of the national health policy.

Goal: The goal of malaria control in Benin is to contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for 2015.

Program objectives:

• Reduce the number of malaria cases by 75% by 2015 compared to 2000;
• Achieve a national mortality rate close to zero (1 death per 100,000 inhabitants) for all preventable malaria-related deaths;
• Strengthen the program’s management capacities.