Chevron Limited has pushed for stronger action and sustained partnerships to accelerate efforts towards eliminating malaria across Africa.

In a statement issued to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, the president of the Chevron Offshore Business Unit, Brent Gros, said malaria remains a major public health challenge, particularly in Africa where the disease continues to account for the highest number of infections and deaths globally.

Gros said the company’s approach focuses on long-term partnerships that strengthen local capacity, support government-led health strategies and deliver lasting impact for families and communities.

He added that Chevron continues to collaborate with governments, global health institutions and community partners across countries such as Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon to improve prevention, treatment and health systems.

According to him, these efforts align with the company’s broader partnership strategy which focuses on health, education and economic development to drive sustainable progress across Africa.

Also speaking, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit, Jim Swartz, said the partnership between Chevron and the Global Fund demonstrates the company’s commitment to improving health outcomes and supporting malaria elimination efforts in Nigeria.

He added that the partnership focuses on capacity development initiatives, joint advocacy campaigns and other local programmes aimed at strengthening malaria prevention and treatment systems.

Swartz noted that Chevron also encourages its employees to share their expertise with local programmes to help improve grant reach and performance.

The company said its malaria interventions in Nigeria include community health education, awareness campaigns and support for programmes that promote early diagnosis and treatment.

Through collaborations with organisations such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and PATH, Chevron said it has supported the distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets, health worker training, disease surveillance and public awareness initiatives.

According to the latest report by the World Health Organisation, malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases, with about 282 million cases recorded globally in 2024 and an estimated 610,000 deaths.