Traditional care appears in evidence-informed governance debate

Prevention and rapid response helped Cabo Verde maintain its malaria-free status.

Cabo Verde was certified malaria free after decades of work across its islands.

Imported cases remain possible and health services must guard against re-establishment.

Publication date: WHO described a planned side event at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference on traditional medicine and evidence-informed policy.

Publication date: the announced discussion included inclusivity, equity and how different health knowledge systems enter policy.

Publication date: the WHO notice linked its announced meeting to evidence goals from the 2023 traditional medicine summit.

The country launched routine use of the RTS,S vaccine for eligible children.

The programme added vaccination to existing malaria prevention efforts.

Cameroon’s rollout was a major step in bringing pilot experience into broader practice.

Vaccination supplemented, rather than replaced, nets and timely treatment.