National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) of Rwanda: 2020-2024

The Rwanda National Malaria Strategic Plan (NSP) 2020-2024 articulates the interventions that will be put in place towards the improvement of the health status of Rwandans and the fight against poverty by reducing the significant socioeconomic burden due to malaria. The NSP was developed through consultations with health service providers at all levels of the health care system, development partners, experts and draws on the lessons learned and recommendations from the Malaria Program Review (MPR) undertaken in October/November 2019.

VISION: The Vision of the NSP 2020-2024 is Rwanda free from malaria as a way to contribute to the socio economic development.

MISSION: To contribute towards the social- economic development of Rwanda through malaria control by strengthening and implementing appropriate interventions and quality health delivery services in partnership with stakeholders.

GOAL: By 2024, reduce malaria morbidity and mortality by at least 50% of the 2019 levels

OBJECTIVES:

1. By 2024, at least 85% of population at risk will be effectively protected with preventive interventions;
2. All suspected malaria cases are promptly tested and treated in line with the national guidelines;
3. By 2024, strengthen surveillance and reporting in order to provide complete, timely and accurate information for appropriate decision making at all levels;
4. Strengthen coordination, collaboration, procurement & supply management and effective program management at all levels;
5. By 2024, 85% of the population at risk will have correct and consistent practices and behaviors towards malaria control interventions.