Symptoms
Fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting: they usually appear 7 to 14 days after the infective bite.
Republic of SenegalOne People – One Goal – One Faith
Working together to eliminate malaria in Senegal
Within the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, the National Malaria Control Programme coordinates all malaria prevention, treatment and elimination efforts in the country.
“A malaria-free Senegal, sovereign and fair, with a resilient and innovative health system serving sustainable development.”
−51,9 %malaria deaths between 2024 and 2025Source: DHIS2 — PNLP
Transmission
Malaria is transmitted by the bites of infected female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles.
Prevention
Vector control — insecticide-treated nets, spraying, removing breeding sites — is the main means of protection.
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MILDADistribution of insecticide-treated nets (LLINs)
Long-lasting insecticidal nets handed out to households, both in mass campaigns and through routine distribution.
- 3 952 545
- nets distributed during the 2025 campaign
- 34
- health districts covered by the campaign
- 690 410
- nets supplied through routine distribution in 2025
CPSSeasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC)
A free preventive treatment, given door to door, to protect children aged 3 to 120 months during the high-transmission season.
- 706 109
- children who received all three doses in 2025
- 96,4 %
- actual DOT3 coverage
- 15
- health districts in 5 regions
2025 results. Source: PNLP Annual Epidemiological Bulletin 2025.
1995Year the programme was created
The Programme
The official body for malaria control in Senegal
The PNLP is the custodian of national malaria control policy. It sets the strategic direction, coordinates prevention and case management, and ensures they are implemented at every level of the health system.
- Fair access for all to rapid diagnosis and effective treatment (ACTs).
- Prevention, in particular through mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets.
- Building the capacity of health workers: training and supervision.
- Effective epidemiological surveillance to anticipate and respond quickly.
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Trends in key indicators
2024 / 2025 comparison of the main malaria indicators.
20242025
Malaria cases
−42,8 %2024
429 369
2025
245 562
Severe cases
−17,4 %2024
10 433
2025
8 622
Total deaths
−51,9 %2024
314
2025
151
Deaths — under 5
−69,1 %2024
55
2025
17
Cases — pregnant women
−39,0 %2024
6 117
2025
3 732
Children who received DOT3 during SMC
+3.4 pts2024
93 %
2025
96,4 %
Source: DHIS2 — PNLP Senegal. Together towards the elimination of malaria.
A word from the Coordinator
“Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Senegal, and our determination to fight it has never been stronger.”
Through our programme, we are committed to eliminating malaria in Senegal by 2030, with a focus on prevention, early detection and effective treatment. We work closely with local communities, health professionals and our partners: this synergy is the key to turning hope into reality.
I invite you to discover our work and to join us in this vital fight for a healthier future.
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Understanding
What is malaria?
Malaria is a vector-borne disease whose spread is strongly influenced by climate and the environment. It is caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium, transmitted to humans by the bites of infected female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. Plasmodium falciparum is the most dangerous species and the most widespread in Senegal. Children under 5 and pregnant women are the most vulnerable groups.
The illness usually starts 7 to 14 days after an infective bite, with fever, sometimes accompanied by headache, muscle pain, extreme tiredness, vomiting or diarrhoea. Cycles of fever, chills and sweating (a malaria “attack”) may follow. The destruction of red blood cells by the parasite can lead to anaemia or jaundice.
Left untreated, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe forms — severe anaemia, respiratory distress, cerebral malaria and more — which can be fatal.
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