Malaria-free: How China squashed the pesky disease

The most important stories from APLMA-APMEN as well as from others across the region in honor of World Malaria Day 2022.

Malaria is a disease of the rural poor and the vulnerable. To achieve elimination by 2030 in Asia Pacific, countries must protect those most at high risk of malaria. Pregnant women and young children for example face a higher risk because of reduced immunity, yet their needs vis-à-vis malaria prevention and treatment are not being adequately met. The vulnerability to existing infectious diseases is further heightened by other health crisis of a global nature such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health consequences of climate change.

The 8th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination, held in Papua New Guinea, brought together over 160 participants, including government officials, health professionals, and international representatives.