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Africa: This is How Universal Health Coverage Led to Algeria Being Malaria-Free
allAfrica, 22 May 2019
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country… Read more »
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Algeria: Algeria and Argentina Certified Malaria-Free By WHO
WHO, 22 May 2019
Algeria and Argentina have been officially recognized by WHO as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of… Read more »
How Universal Health Coverage Led to Algeria Being Malaria-Free
Algeria is the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least 3 consecutive years. Dr Akpaka Kalu, WHO representative, speaks with allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo about Universal Health Coverage, funding and how great leadership is key to achieving malaria-free status.
Indoor residual spraying in Tamanrasset Province: effective vector control is one of the key components of Algeria's elimination success.
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