Abbott and Malaria No More work together to end malaria in Odisha, India

Abbott announced that it is supporting a partnership between the government of the eastern Indian state of Odisha and Malaria No More, providing technology, expertise, and funding support to advance efforts to end malaria in the state. The partnership builds on Odisha’s success in significantly driving down malaria cases and deaths in the last year. In collaboration with Malaria No More and the government of Odisha, Abbott is supplying one million rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and technical expertise to strengthen Odisha’s malaria detection and surveillance system. In addition, Abbott is providing Rs 52 million over 3 years to Malaria No More to back its work with the Odisha government to define and support a comprehensive state malaria elimination strategy that can be used as a model for other states to follow.

RDTs are the frontline first step of data collection that can provide baseline information for Odisha’s malaria surveillance system. With strategic use of data, health officials can make better decisions about where to deploy the most effective malaria control tools. Abbott is committed to supporting the partnership to help end malaria, including sharing life-changing technologies that can detect malaria.