Vision
To have a malaria-free southern Africa
Goal
To enable and accelerate zero local transmission in the four frontline countries by 2020 (and the second line countries by 2030) through the provision of a joint platform for collaboration and joint strategic programming.
The E8 Approach
Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration
Disease intelligence is central to the region’s efforts to track and target hot spots—geographic areas at high risk of malaria transmission. The E8 has provided countries with a regional forum to share knowledge and information across countries. While the scope of national health information systems is limited by political boundaries, malaria transmission extends beyond these boundaries. As the first of its kind, the regional data platform will inform country action and preempt potential outbreaks.
Accountability
Each country’s performance is evaluated and recorded on the E8 Elimination Scorecard, which is reviewed on an annual basis by E8 Ministers of Health. E8 countries define the required standards of performance by all countries, and the Scorecard serves as an accountability mechanism that monitors and compares country-level progress against the defined indicators that are critical for regional progress.
Collective Strategy & Action
The E8 Strategic Plan is a consensus-driven strategy that outlines a series of objectives and activities designed to coordinate member countries and technical partners in the joint pursuit of effective elimination strategies. The focus of the Strategic Plan is to complement national-level efforts and investments, thus accelerating progress towards zero transmission. Because the E8 provides an effective platform, solutions to challenges such as cross-border movement, commodity supply, and security can be solved collectively.
Efficiency through Scale
Each country’s performance is evaluated and recorded on the E8 Elimination Scorecard, which is reviewed on an annual basis by E8 Ministers of Health. E8 countries define the required standards of performance by all countries, and the Scorecard serves as an accountability mechanism that monitors and compares country-level progress against the defined indicators that are critical for regional progress.
