Malaria-linked deaths drop across all age groups in Ashanti Region

Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicates that severe malaria admissions and related deaths have reduced across all age groups in the Ashanti Region.

Admissions among persons aged five years and above have also decreased from 70,311 to 57,886 within the same period, with only minimal fluctuations in mortality.

According to a report by graphiconline.com, on May 4, 2026, the Ashanti Region, Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng made this known during a media engagement to mark this year’s World Malaria Day.

He said, “Cases among children under five years of age admissions reduced from 27,846 in 2023 to 21,343 in 2025, with mortality remaining extremely low, resulting in a negligible fatality rate.

Malaria deaths fall from 3,300 to 52 annually – GHS

"Similarly, admissions among persons aged five years and above decreased from 70,311 to 57,886 over the same period, with minimal fluctuations in mortality," he added.

Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng further disclosed that preventive efforts among pregnant women had improved steadily, with IPTp3 coverage increasing from 49.2 percent in 2023 to 58.4 percent in 2025.

He, however, noted that despite the progress, coverage remained below optimal targets.

Dr Adomako-Boateng stressed the need for intensified antenatal care services and stronger community sensitisation and entreated the public to avoid self-medication

“I urge people to sleep under insecticide-treated nets every night to prevent mosquito bites.

“Not all fevers are malaria. Always seek testing before treatment and adhere to the ‘test before treat’ principle to ensure proper case management,” he added.

Dr Adomako-Boateng stressed that malaria prevention and control is a shared responsibility, urging individuals, households and communities to play active roles.

He called on stakeholders to build on the progress made by strengthening partnerships and mobilising resources to accelerate malaria elimination in the region and across Ghana.

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