Equatorial Guines has unveiled a National Malaria Elimination Strategy linked to the country’s Vision 2030, a public health roadmap focuses on eradicating malaria nationwide through an $116 million, public-- private partnership funded plan, comprising $52 million from the government and $64 million from international partners.
Building on more than two decades of success on Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project, targeting nationwide coverage to reduce child mortality, eliminate malaria - transmitting mosquitoes, and bolster public health and social development, which has driven an 83% reduction in malaria prevalence among children aged 2 to 14. A 78% decline in transmission rates, and a historic low of 7.2% malaria prevalence on the island in 2025.
Infant mortality among under - fives has fallen by 78%, and two of the three primary malaria transmitting mosquito species have been eliminated on Bioko Island.
With a consistent collaboration with government, industry and global organizations establishing a strategic roadmap to eliminate malaria in the country, this strategy expands proven interventions nationwide.
The programme has been delivered through long - term partnership between the Guinean Government, MCD Global Health and energy partner ConocoPhilips, a leading independent exploration and production (E&P) company headquartered in Houston, Texas, U.S., with over $130 million invested in Biolo Island over the past two decades.
ConocoPhilips was recently recognised with the Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year Award at African Energy Week 2025 for its role in the project.
With the Bioko Island model now proven, Equatorial Guinea government is sealing the approach nationally, with Vision 2030 targeting full malaria eradication across the country potentially reshaping its future tourism prospects.
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