The Ministry of Health through its Malaria Control Program has launched the 2022 Liberia Malaria Indicator Survey report highlighting several progress in the fight against malaria in the country.

The 2022 Malaria Indicators Survey provides population based estimates on malaria indicators including malaria prevention, case management and prevalence of malaria and anemia inform strategic planning and program evaluation.

Speaking at the launch of the report Friday December 8, 2023 in Congo town, World Health Organization Resident Representative to Liberia Dr. Peter Clement said the report is impressive especially for Liberia health sector.

According to Dr. Clement, in Liberia, climate change emerges as a major driver affecting malaria transmission and overall burden.

In remarks, Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, thanked the Malaria control department for the report maintained that the report is important with lot of benefits for the ministry, partners and government.

According to her, the report has  also shown the effectiveness of ongoing malaria prevention and control program and gives another baseline to monitor malaria control in the country.