ISSN 2736-173X
African Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases ISSN 2736-173X Vol. 13 (3), pp. 001-008, March, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Review
Combating Plasmodium falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa: Antimalarial Strategies and Future Directions
Ehijie FO Enato1 and Augustine O Okhamafe2*
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, and 2Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria.
Accepted 20 October, 2025
Plasmodium falciparum malaria is one of the most important parasitic diseases affecting sub -Saharan Africa, despite the availability of interventions. It exerts tremendous socio-economic and medical burden on the continent, particularly in under five children and pregnant women. In this review, we have attempted to highlight the problems, constraints and the opportunities that are available for effective prevention and control within the region.
Key words: Burden, challenges, interventions, Plasmodium falciparum malaria.