A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof Fred Binka, has stated that Ghana has the potential to eliminate malaria with the right resources and commitment.
According to Prof Binka, the main challenge facing Ghana's malaria elimination efforts is the lack of financial resources to procure necessary commodities and implement the national malaria elimination plan. "The main challenge facing Ghana's malaria elimination efforts is the lack of financial resources to procure necessary commodities and implement the national malaria elimination plan," he said.
He stressed the need to decentralise malaria interventions to the district levels, allowing for more targeted and effective efforts.
According to a Ghanaian Times report on April 25, 2025, Prof Binka highlighted the importance of community engagements and participation in Ghana's malaria elimination efforts, urging individuals to contribute by sleeping under treated mosquito nets and seeking prompt treatment when symptoms arise.
