Overview

The National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) 2021-2025 for Nigeria, published by the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Elimination Programme, outlines the country's strategic approach to malaria elimination over the five-year period. The plan is set against the backdrop of Nigeria's significant malaria burden, with the country accounting for approximately 27% of global malaria cases and 23% of deaths. The NMSP aims to reduce malaria incidence and mortality by 75% by 2025, compared to 2015 levels, and to achieve pre-elimination status in at least 10 states. The plan builds on lessons from the previous NMSP (2014-2020) and aligns with Nigeria's National Health Policy, the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030, and the Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes universal access to malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as children under five and pregnant women. Key interventions include scaled-up distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), and strengthening of surveillance systems. The plan also addresses the challenges of insecticide and drug resistance, weak health systems, and funding gaps. The budget for the NMSP 2021-2025 is estimated at $1.8 billion, with resource mobilization strategies involving government allocation, international partners, and innovative financing mechanisms. The document details the organizational structure, implementation framework, monitoring and evaluation plan, and roles of stakeholders at federal, state, and local levels.

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