Chevron reinforces commitment to Malaria eradication across Africa

Chevron says it is working alongside governments, global health institutions, and community partners across Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon to strengthen prevention, treatment, and health systems, contributing to tangible progress in malaria control and broader disease resilience. 

According to the President, Chevron Offshore Business Unit, Brent Gros,  “Malaria remains a major public health challenge in some areas of our operations in Africa, therefore, our approach is rooted in long-term partnerships that strengthen local capacity, support government-led health strategies, and deliver lasting impact for families and communities. These efforts align with Chevron’s broader partnership strategy which focuses on health, education, and economic development to drive sustainable progress across Africa.”

Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria and Mid Africa Region, Jim Swartz,  added that the partnership between Chevron and the Global Fund is an example of how Chevron is contributing strategically to the development of Nigeria, by helping to improve the health of its people. He affirmed that Chevron has been one of the largest Global Fund corporate partners, and its partnership focuses on capacity development initiatives, joint advocacy and communications campaigns, and other local initiatives.

“Chevron also encourages its staff to share their skills with the local programmes to help improve grant reach and performance,” he added.

Jim noted that Chevron has continued to receive commendation for its commitment to the fight against malaria in Nigeria and in the Mid Africa Region and will continue to collaborate with local health authorities and international partners to scale up prevention and treatment programmes, invest in community education, and support innovative solutions to eliminate malaria.

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“At Chevron, we believe that enabling progress means investing in the health and well-being of the communities where we operate. Our partnerships help to improve health outcomes, and create stronger, more resilient communities, he said.

In the communities around its areas of operations in Nigeria, Chevron invests in initiatives, health education programs and awareness activities conducted within various communities and in the workplace. Chevron has supported national malaria and health interventions through strategic partnerships focused on prevention, education, and system strengthening. Through collaborations with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (“Global Fund”),  PATH, Corporate Alliance for Malaria in Africa, in building resilient health systems in Nigeria and supporting the National Malaria Elimination Program, Chevron’s support has contributed to the distribution of long-lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets, health worker training, peer health educators, disease surveillance, and public awareness initiatives; all aimed at reducing malaria risk and improving early diagnosis and treatment.

In Nigeria alone, Chevron-backed programmes have reached thousands of households in the Niger Delta region, while similar efforts in Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon have contributed to measurable declines in malaria prevalence.

According to the latest World malaria report, there were 282 million cases of malaria in 2024, an increase of about 9 million cases (3%) compared with 2023. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 610 000 in 2024 compared to 598 000 in 2023. The WHO African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden.

World Malaria Day is celebrated annually on the 25th day of April, and it is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment in malaria prevention and control programmes. Malaria has become a major source of concern in our society, and defeating this common enemy requires concerted effort. The reality is that there is no better time to end this scourge than now, hence the aptness of this year’s theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.