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This narrative review examines the contribution of community\u2010centric malaria prevention approaches to malaria elimination pathways and their broader global health implications in Sub\u2010Saharan Africa.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed\/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and WHO databases. Literature published between January 2000 and December 2025 was identified using combinations of keywords including \u201cmalaria elimination,\u201d \u201ccommunity engagement,\u201d \u201ccommunity health workers,\u201d \u201cvector control,\u201d \u201cmalaria prevention,\u201d and \u201cSub\u2010Saharan Africa.\u201d Eligible evidence included peer\u2010reviewed studies, implementation research, policy documents, and global malaria reports addressing community\u2010based prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and elimination strategies. Findings were synthesized thematically.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The review identified community health workers, community\u2010directed vector control, health education, environmental management, ITN promotion, IRS participation, SMC delivery, IPTp uptake, and digital surveillance as key drivers of malaria prevention. Community\u2010centered approaches improved intervention acceptance, early diagnosis, treatment access, surveillance capacity, and local ownership of malaria programs. Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping, and genomic surveillance, provide opportunities for precision malaria control when integrated with community systems.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Community\u2010centered malaria prevention represents a critical pathway toward sustainable elimination in Sub\u2010Saharan Africa. Strengthening community empowerment, integrating scientific innovations with local knowledge, and improving health\u2010system partnerships are essential for accelerating malaria elimination and advancing global health equity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.73317","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,28]],"date-time":"2026-09-28T08:01:33Z","timestamp":1790582493000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Community\u2010Centric Malaria Prevention in Sub\u2010Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review of Pathways to Elimination and Global Health Impact"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4538-0161","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Emmanuel Ifeanyi","family":"Obeagu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Hematology, Department of Biomedical and Laboratory Science Africa University Mutare 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