28/04/2026
World Malaria Day 2026: Twenty Years of Fighting Back — And We're Not Done Yet
This , the streets of Obuasi told a story worth sharing.
Under the theme "Driven to End Malaria. Now We Can. Now We Must.", AGA Health Foundation, together with AngloGold Ashanti Ghana and AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control - Ghana, brought healthcare directly to the doorsteps of the Obuasi community — not in a boardroom, not in a press release, but in the open, face to face with the people who matter most.
A Mini Health Clinic was set up in the heart of the community, offering free malaria testing and treatment, general health screenings, and health education to residents who came through the doors. No fees. No barriers. Just care.
But this year carried a deeper meaning.
This World Malaria Day also marks a powerful milestone — 20 years of AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Malaria Control's relentless work in the fight against one of Africa's most persistent health threats. Two decades of data, dedication, and lives touched. Two decades of proving that a mining company can be more than an economic force — it can be a pillar of community health.
And the results speak for themselves. Among the most powerful tools in AGAMal's arsenal has been the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) programme in Obuasi — a systematic, house-by-house intervention that targets the mosquitoes responsible for malaria transmission right where people sleep. As of April 2026, this initiative has significantly reduced malaria burden across the community, standing as one of the most visible and measurable proofs of what sustained commitment to prevention can achieve. Where spraying goes, malaria retreats.
This milestone was not celebrated alone. Joining hands in this effort were some of Obuasi's most respected institutions and partners: the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, the Underground Mining Alliance, the Ghana Health Service, the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, and the Obuasi Municipal Assembly. Together, they represent a model of what partnership in public health can look like — industry, royalty, government, and community, united by one goal.
The message from the clinic floor was clear and simple: access to care saves lives, and prevention remains our strongest tool.
As we look back on 20 years of impact and forward to a malaria-free future, one thing is certain — the fight is not over, but with the right partners, the right tools, and the right will, it is winnable.
Now we can. Now we must.
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