EMC intensifies efforts towards malaria elimination
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Top StoriesThe End Malaria Council (EMC), has intensified efforts to mobilise financial and material resources towards malaria elimination through community outreach programmes and corporate engagement ahead of the Mazabuka Malaria Golf Tournament on November 7, 2026. The initiative is…
The End Malaria Council (EMC), has intensified efforts to mobilise financial and material resources towards malaria elimination through community outreach programmes and corporate engagement ahead of the Mazabuka Malaria Golf Tournament on November 7, 2026.
The initiative is aimed at raising public awareness on malaria prevention, strengthening partnerships and encouraging increased private sector participation in the fight against the disease.
Chairperson for End Malaria Council, Advocacy and Communication Committee, Malcom Chabala, says the Council has lined up several community-focused activities in Mazabuka ahead of the tournament.
Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today, Mr Chabala highlighted that the activities will include community sensitisation, malaria screening and public awareness campaigns on the consistent use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and the importance of early testing and prompt treatment.
He said the Council will also engage local businesses to encourage and support malaria prevention, further adding that the initiative will incorporate social investment and workplace wellness programmes.
Mr Chabala indicated that the golf tournament, which will take place at Mazabuka Golf Club, will bring together corporate organisations, Government representatives, development partners and other stakeholders to support the country’s malaria elimination agenda.
He noted that malaria remains a major public health and development challenge, affecting productivity, education, household incomes and business operations.
Meanwhile, Mr Chabala commended Mazabuka for recording relatively low malaria prevalence compared to many other parts of the country.
He, therefore, urged other districts and corporate organisations to emulate the efforts being made in Mazabuka through stronger partnerships and increased investment in malaria prevention.
Mr Chabala also expressed gratitude to Zambia Sugar plc, the main sponsor and host of the tournament, for its continued support towards the initiative.
He has also urged more companies to partner with the Council through financial and material contributions, workplace programmes and community advocacy to accelerate malaria elimination.
Meanwhile, End Malaria Council Chief Advocacy and Communications Manager, Kabamba Phiri, called on the private sector and other stakeholders to actively participate in the malaria elimination programme.
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