Equatorial Guinea Targets Zero Malaria Cases by 2030
Equatorial Guinea has launched a national strategy aimed at eliminating malaria by 2030, building on more than two decades of progress on Bioko Island through partnerships between government, global health organisations and the energy sector.
The country’s National Malaria Elimination Strategy, Vision 2030 introduces a nationwide plan backed by a joint fund of 116 million dollars, including 52 million dollars from the government and 64 million dollars from international partners.
The initiative follows international recognition of the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project, supported by ConocoPhillips and global health partners for more than 20 years. The company received the Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year Award at African Energy Week 2025 in South Africa for its contribution to the project.
According to Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Health, Social Welfare and Health Infrastructure, Mitoha Ondo Ayecaba, malaria prevalence among children aged between two and 14 years on Bioko Island has fallen by 83 percent, while transmission rates have dropped by 78 percent. In 2025, malaria prevalence reached a historic low of 7.2 percent.
Health improvements have extended beyond malaria control. Infant mortality among children under five has declined by 78 percent, while anaemia among pregnant women has fallen by 77 percent due to sustained health interventions.
The programme has been implemented through collaboration between the Government of Equatorial Guinea, MCD Global Health and energy sector partners including ConocoPhillips. Over the past two decades, more than 130 million dollars has been invested in malaria elimination programmes on Bioko Island.
Industry leaders say the success of the programme demonstrates how energy sector partnerships can contribute to social development alongside economic growth.
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, said the project shows that long-term collaboration between governments, private companies and international organisations can deliver meaningful health outcomes.
With malaria levels now significantly reduced on Bioko Island, the government plans to expand the model nationwide as part of its Vision 2030 strategy, aiming to eliminate the disease across the country while strengthening health systems and community resilience.
