Lebamba Celebrates World Malaria Day with Focus on Elimination Efforts and Community Engagement. Lebamba, Gabon — April 25, 2026 The Centre Médical de Lebamba in the Ngounié Province of Gabon hosted the official commemoration of World Malaria Day on April 25, 2026.
The event, organized by the Programme National de Lutte contre le Paludisme (PNLP) in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and various NGOs, aimed to heighten awareness and mobilize the population against malaria, a persistent public health challenge in Gabon. Officials commented on the matter. Activities included the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, interactive sessions by the PNLP and the Institut d’Hygiène et de Prévention des Affections Négligées (IHPA), and practical demonstrations of bed net usage and public health screenings.
Dr. Romain Mourou, representing the Minister of Health, emphasized the importance of the Louetsi-PPC pilot project, which focuses on targeted, community-based interventions. Dr.
Mourou highlighted the successes in distributing bed nets, improving access to diagnosis and treatment, and strengthening the health system. Lebamba Mayor Julien Messengué Pendy expressed gratitude for the city’s selection as the event’s venue, emphasizing the need for vigilance and responsible behavior to protect families, particularly children under five and pregnant women.
The event was attended by local authorities, medical staff, and community members, all of whom expressed satisfaction with the support from the highest levels of government in the fight against malaria.
The PNLP’s efforts are supported by the AFG Bank.
The celebration of World Malaria Day in Lebamba serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against malaria and the importance of community engagement in achieving the goal of elimination. With the combined efforts of the government, health professionals, researchers, and local communities, Gabon is committed to overcoming this public health challenge and ensuring a healthier future for its citizens.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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