AMMREN Blog
Ghana Launches HPV Vaccine to Protect Young Girls from Cervical Cancer
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially launched the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine as part of Ghana’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation, under the theme “United Against Cervical Cancer.” The launch, held on October 7, 2025, at the Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Accra, marks a major milestone […]
Malaria in Africa: Progress, Setbacks, and the Road Ahead
Malaria has long been one of Africa’s toughest health challenges, and while enormous progress has been made over the last two decades, the disease continues to evolve in ways that demand fresh thinking. The latest Annual Report of the WHO Africa Region (2025) reminds us that the continent still carries […]
Statement by the AMMREN at the WHO RC75 Meeting in Lusaka, Zambia
African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) applauds the efforts of the WHO AFRO and different actors to eliminate Malaria in Africa. Unfortunately, malaria remains one of Africa’s most persistent public health challenges, claiming lives, limiting productivity, and perpetuating cycles of poverty. AMMREN believes that achieving the 2030 malaria targets […]
Ghana’s Bold Strides Towards Malaria Elimination
Malaria remains one of the most persistent public health challenges in Africa, but Ghana’s progress in recent years tells a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and commitment. With strategic investments and collaborative efforts, the country is steadily advancing towards its ambitious goal of malaria elimination. Between 2014 and 2024, Ghana […]
AMMREN at the 75th WHO Africa Regional Committee Session
The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) participated in the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, held in Lusaka from 25–27 August 2025. Represented by Dr. Charity Binka, Executive Secretary, and Mr. Bernard Okebe, Kenyan Chapter Coordinator, AMMREN reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the perspectives […]
Building a Healthier Future: New Network Targets Malaria in School-Aged Children
A new collaborative effort is underway to tackle a hidden threat to child health and learning across sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria’s Silent Spread in School-Aged Kids A recently launched initiative, spearheaded by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and funded by Open Philanthropy, brings together researchers, policymakers, educators, and public […]
African Health Leaders and Global Allies Unite on Antimalarial Drug Resistance
On May 20, 2025, African health leaders and global partners gathered at the 78th World Health Assembly to confront the rising threat of antimalarial drug resistance. With Africa accounting for 95% of global malaria cases, the emergence of artemisinin resistance in countries like Eritrea, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania is alarming. […]
Ghana Health Service Reshuffles Top Officials in Strategic Move to Strengthen Healthcare System
In a decisive move to align leadership with national health priorities, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a major reshuffle involving some of its top Programme Managers, Deputy Directors, and Medical Superintendents. This bold restructuring, effective May 19, 2025, signals a renewed focus on revitalizing Ghana’s health system in […]
AMMREN, UHAS & NMEP Unite to Mark World Malaria Day 2025
On April 23, 2025, stakeholders from across Ghana and beyond gathered virtually for a significant event marking World Malaria Day 2025. Organized by the Centre for Malaria Research at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), in collaboration with the Ghana National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMCP) and the African […]
WORLD MALARIA DAY 2025 (WMD25) STATEMENT BY THE AFRICAN MEDIA AND MALARIA RESEARCH NETWORK (AMMREN)
PRESS STATEMENT April 25, 2025 — ACCRA World Malaria Day 2025 Theme: Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest. Reimagine. Reignite. The commemoration of World Malaria Day 2025 presents another critical opportunity for the global community to renew its commitment to end malaria. Under the theme “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest. Reimagine. […]
