Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to a Malaria-Free Africa at TICAD9
Yokohama,Japan August20,2025 Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to ending malaria and achieving a malaria-free Africa at the ongoing TICAD9. Principal Secretary for Public Health, Mary Muthoni, underscored Kenya’s roadmap built on prevention and vector control, rapid diagnosis and treatment, surveillance and data-driven decision-making, and strong community engagement supported by resilient health systems.
“Innovation, technology transfer, and strong partnerships are the catalysts that will help us consign malaria to history. With Japanese innovation and African leadership, a malaria-free continent is within our reach,” she said.
She further called for long-term, outcome-focused investments, capacity building, and strengthened surveillance and governance to sustain progress and ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against malaria. The meeting was organized by No More Malaria Japan on the sidelines of #TICAD9.