Using information to guide action and save lives

Malaria elimination demands precise, timely information at every level — from the community health worker diagnosing a case to the national programme allocating resources across districts.

When data systems are weak, countries cannot detect outbreaks early, identify emerging threats like drug resistance, or direct limited resources where they will save the most lives. Every decision made without evidence risks wasting time and funding that malaria-affected communities cannot afford to lose.

Strong data systems are the connective tissue of the Big Push. Shared intelligence facilitates coordination between partners. Evidence strengthens the case for national leadership and political commitment. Surveillance data guides where accessibility investments are needed most, accelerates the targeting of new tools, and provides the proof that funding is delivering results. When data flows, every pillar moves faster.