The Role of International Organizations in Combating Malaria in East Africa: Strategies, Challenges, and Impact

 Mubanza Zunguka J.

Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Malaria remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in East Africa, accounting for a significant proportion of global malaria morbidity and mortality. International organizations play a pivotal role in the fight against malaria through financial support, technical expertise, policy guidance, and implementation of large-scale interventions. This review critically examines the contributions of key global institutions—including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)—in malaria control efforts across East Africa. It explores the effectiveness of strategies such as insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution, indoor residual spraying (IRS), antimalarial drug accessibility, and vaccine deployment. Additionally, the review identifies major challenges, including drug and insecticide resistance, climate change, healthcare infrastructure deficiencies, and funding sustainability. Finally, it assesses the impact of these interventions and proposes future directions for strengthening malaria control, improving regional coordination, and accelerating progress toward malaria elimination in East Africa.

Keywords: Combating, Malaria, East Africa, Strategies, Challenges, Impact

CITE AS: Mubanza Zunguka J. (2025).The Role of International Organizations in Combating Malaria in East Africa: Strategies, Challenges, and Impact. INOSR Scientific Research 12(1)69-75. https://doi.org/10.59298/INOSRSR/2025/12.1.697500