Ouagadougou: The Permanent Secretariat for the Elimination of Malaria (SP/Palu) launched the 2026 seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign, named “CPS plus,” which aims to target 5 million children starting June 25.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the campaign is designed to administer preventive medicines free of charge to nearly 5 million children aged 3 to 59 months. Ousseini Ou©draogo, head of the Department of Care, Drug Prevention and Vaccination at the SP/Malarus, emphasized that more than 1.2 million children are expected to be protected during the first visit from June 25 to 28. Two strategies will be employed: door-to-door and fixed sites, with a fixed advanced strategy chosen for the Djoro and Tannounyan regions.

The campaign extends beyond medication, incorporating screening for malnutrition, catch-up vaccination, care for febrile children, and the destruction of larval breeding grounds. Dr. Ou©draogo noted that the effort to combat malaria must include maintaining a healthy environment.

Dr. Ou©draogo described the initiative as “a strategic moment of national mobilization,” reflecting the commitment of the Burkinabe State, which has allocated nearly 5 billion FCFA, including 2.7 billion for the CPS, to bolster the fight against malaria.

The 2025 campaign report highlighted significant achievements: 94 out of 100 children received all four treatments, covering 73% of destroyed larval habitats. The result was a reduction in malaria cases to 7 million from the usual 10 million and a decrease in under-5 mortality from 3,000 to 2,000.

Dr. Sidzabda Kompaor©, the Permanent Secretary for Malaria Elimination, stated that operational coverage was “very satisfactory” at each visit. Children receiving at least four visits enjoyed a high level of protection, with the number of visits contingent on the rainy season’s duration in different areas.

The integrated approach has been effective, facilitating screening for acute malnutrition and catch-up vaccinations for children not up-to-date with malaria vaccinations. Additionally, 73% of mosquito breeding sites in compounds were destroyed, and sites in places of worship or septic tanks were secured to prevent mosquito proliferation, according to the Malaria Control Service.