Impact Sante Afrique (ISA), in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme of Ghana, has unveiled a documentary series christened '#ProtectTheCure' to paint a true reflection of malaria drug resistance in Africa.

The four-part documentary produced by Boni Lab at Temple University, in collaboration with Normal Life Pictures Ltd, seeks to engage decision-makers and communities in safeguarding malaria treatments for future generations.

Through the voices of scientists, public health experts, and affected communities, the film explored what Artemisinin resistance is, why it matters, and what could be done to stop its spread.

Malaria remained one of the most serious public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, affecting millions of families every year.

In 2023 alone, WHO reported an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths worldwide, with Africa accounting for 95 per cent of the fatalities.

Beyond its toll on human lives, malaria continues to place immense pressure on health systems, slow economic development, and threaten the well-being of communities across the continent.

Over the last twenty years, artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) have transformed malaria control efforts and saved millions of lives. Yet, this progress is under threat.

The emergence of partial artemisinin resistance poses a growing danger that could undo decades of hard-won achievements in malaria prevention and treatment if not urgently addressed.

Dr Felicia Owusu-Antwi, WHO Ghana Officer for Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, advised African countries to adopt the multi-first-line therapy medicines in the treatment of malaria to stop the emergence and spread of drug resistance in the future.

The WHO Officer gave the advice at a Regional dialogue on Malaria Drug Resistance in Africa on the sidelines of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA 2025).

She said the strategy involved making several different, effective ACTs available at the national level, rather than relying solely on a single option for the treatment of malaria on the continent.

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