The complexity of the life cycle is a major challenge to malaria control efforts. In the last 10 years, there has been renewed efforts to increase funding in order to achieve global malaria eradication.The increased funding coupled with strong political will has led to an increased coverage of malaria control programs and a reduction in disease and deaths in several Sub-Saharan African and tropical countries. The introduction of the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) partnership and the launching of its Global Malaria Action Plan have brought about reduced morbidity and mortality of malaria by reaching universal coverage and strengthening health systems.In a departure from the previous efforts at malaria eradication,current strategies demand an integrated approach and multistage interventions. In this review, we will examine the current status of malaria control strategies, propose strategies for future eradication and elimination, and point out gaps in the current methods that would need revamping for ultimate progress and total eradication.