Zanzibar Strengthens Malaria Elimination Efforts to Safeguard Tourism and Blue Economy Growth
Zanzibar is advancing efforts to eliminate malaria as it aims to bolster the region’s tourism industry and blue economy ambitions. Under the leadership of President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi and the Zanzibar End Malaria Council, the islands have entered the pre-elimination phase, with local malaria transmission reduced to historically low levels. Officials emphasise that sustaining progress is vital to avoiding resurgence, with collective action involving government, private sector and community stakeholders at the forefront of the initiative.
Authorities have linked malaria elimination directly to economic resilience, health security, and visitor confidence. Tourism is a key driver of Zanzibar’s economy, alongside marine resource sectors. Drawing inspiration from the successful eradication of malaria in Cabo Verde, Zanzibar continues to promote environmental management, public health awareness, and private sector engagement to secure a malaria-free status and reinforce its position as a leading sustainable tourism destination.
Source: The Citizen