In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2025, Mortein, a leading mosquito spray brand from Reckitt Ghana, intensified its commitment to combating malaria in Ghana through a series of initiatives aimed at raising awareness, preventive solutions, and strategic partnerships.
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (2022) reported a significant decline in malaria prevalence, with national rates dropping from 14.1% in 2019 to 8.6% in 2022. The Greater Accra Region maintained the lowest prevalence at 2.0%, while the Oti Region recorded the highest at 15.0%.
Despite this progress, malaria remains a major public health challenge across Ghana with the NMEP targeting a reduction in malaria mortality of 90% by the year 2028, using 2022 as the baseline. They also plan to reduce malaria case incidence by 50% by 2028 and eliminate malaria in the 21 districts considered to have a very low malaria burden by 2028 (https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/ghana-sees-falling-malaria-burden-targets-elimination#:~:text=There%20are%20other%20signs%20that,a%20country%20to%20fight%20malaria). Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Mortein continues to provide effective solutions and support to help protect Ghanaian families from the threat of malaria.
As part of its nationwide efforts to combat malaria, Mortein collaborated with the National Malaria Elimination Programme under the Ghana Health Service and other key stakeholders to commemorate World Malaria Day in Accra. In addition, Mortein engaged the Jamestown community through public clean-up exercises and educational outreach initiatives. These activities were designed to reinforce the message that effective malaria prevention begins at the household level and thrives through strong public-private partnerships.
Mortein is specially formulated to kill 100% mosquitoes and other flying insects such as flies, spiders, and cockroaches. The product is also ideal for both homes and workplaces, it comes in lemon and an odorless variant while delivering powerful protection against mosquitoes.
Henry Nii Ankrah, Business Development Manager, Reckitt Ghana, the manufacturers of Mortein, stated, “At Reckitt, our priority is the health and safety of families. Malaria remains one of the most preventable yet deadly diseases in Ghana, and we believe that education, accessibility to the product, and consistent protection are key to ending it. Our Mortein Insecticide is formulated to offer quick, effective protection against malaria, and we remain committed to supporting national efforts through community engagement and strong partnerships.”
World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, is a global event that recognizes the collective effort to control and eliminate malaria worldwide.
