A Global Fund delegation recently visited Tanzania's Kagera region to review health interventions aimed at combating malaria, tuberculosis (TB), and HIV, including the work of the PMI Shinda (Defeat) Malaria project.  

PMI Shinda (Defeat) Malaria is a five-year program (2023-2027) implemented by the Ifakara Health Institute and partners to support the Government of Tanzania towards achieving its long-term goal of eliminating malaria.

The Global Fund, which invests over $5 billion annually in more than 100 countries to address health inequities and strengthen health systems, was represented by Dr. Daniel Korosi, a Public Health Specialist from Geneva.  

During the visit, the delegation toured Zamzam Health Center in Bukoba Municipal Council, a facility supported by PMI Shinda Malaria. The center showcased the project’s success in malaria elimination efforts through collaborations with local health authorities and partners.  

In Karagwe District, the delegation observed iCCM initiatives in action, where trained community health workers provide free malaria diagnosis and treatment to underserved areas. These efforts, guided by Ministry of Health standards, are critical to achieving malaria elimination in hard-to-reach communities.  

Dr. Korosi commended the region’s efforts, highlighting the integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) strategy, which delivers malaria diagnosis and treatment to remote villages. He reiterated the Global Fund's commitment to supporting Tanzania by funding over 5,600 community healthcare workers to scale up iCCM programs nationwide.  

The visit emphasized the importance of collaborative health initiatives and innovative approaches in addressing malaria and other infectious diseases. With sustained support from partners like the Global Fund, the Kagera region continues to make significant strides toward eliminating malaria.