National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) of Bangladesh: 2024 – 2030

The National Strategic Plan For Malaria Elimination and Prevention of Re-Establishment of Malaria Transmission in Bangladesh 2024-2030 will provide strategic directions to progress in the pathway towards phased elimination and malaria free Bangladesh by 2030. It will also provide salient steps for prevention of re-establishment phase, subnational elimination verification and overall preparedness for WHO certification.

Vision: A malaria-free Bangladesh by 2030.

Mission: To achieve malaria elimination in phased manner with effective and equitable interventions towards improving quality of life of at-risk populations and contributing to achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Goals:

• By 2030, interrupt local transmission of and eliminate indigenous malaria in phased manner and prevent re-establishment of local transmission
• By 2027, attain zero mortality due to indigenous malaria and maintain status.

Objectives:

• Objective-1: Ensure universal coverage by early case detection using quality assured parasitological test and prompt and effective treatment of all confirmed malaria cases according to national treatment guidelines through 2030.
• Objective-2: Ensure universal coverage of population at risk in targeted areas with appropriate preventive interventions through 2030.
• Objective-3: Strengthen context-specific surveillance in all malaria settings and outbreak preparedness and response through 2030.
• Objective-4: Enhance Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) with special emphasis on community engagement and mobilisation, context-specific communication and advocacy through 2030.
• Objective-5: Ensure strengthened program management, monitoring & evaluation and partnership and coordination through 2030.
• Objective-6: Carry out research to guide strategy and policy to address programme gaps and challenges through 2030.
• Objective-7: Prevent re-establishment of malaria transmission in malaria-free areas.