Introduction
The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in Somalia operates under the leadership of the Ministry of Health Somalia and coordinates the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan (2017–2020). This strategy is aligned with global malaria elimination targets and focuses on reducing malaria morbidity and mortality across the country, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children under five and pregnant women. Somalia remains a low-to-moderate malaria transmission setting, with transmission varying by region, seasonal rainfall, and ecological zones. The strategic plan aims to sustain reductions in malaria burden, prevent resurgence, and move toward malaria elimination by 2030, in line with global goals set by the World Health Organization.

Vision
A malaria free Somalia which contributes towards further social and economic development and growth across the nation.

Mission
Through an integrated health systems approach, the Malaria Control and Elimination program with the involvement of communities and in coordination with all partners and relevant sectors, will expand, sustain and monitor implementation of high-quality evidence- based control and elimination interventions.

Goal
By 2020 and in line with the Regional Malaria Action Plan and Global Technical Strategy; 1. ensure there is interruption of local Plasmodium falciparum transmission in 25% of the regions; 2. prepare 50% of regions for pre-elimination (malaria incidence <1 case per 1000) in which there has been historically low transmission; and 3. reduce malaria case morbidity and mortality by 40% in endemic areas