World Bank urges states to sustain immunisation, malaria gains

The World Bank has urged state governments to sustain investments made under the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services project, to prevent the reversal of gains recorded in child survival, malaria prevention, and primary healthcare delivery. The project, which contributed to reducing under-five mortality from 132 to 110 deaths per 1,000 live births, and malaria prevalence among children under five from 22% to 15%, has demonstrated the benefits of sustained investment in primary healthcare.

However, the World Bank Country Representative, Matthew Verghis, warned that the achievements could only endure if governments maintained the facilities, supported health workers, and provided adequate financing.

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