Malaria, Polio, and COVID-19: Lessons for Existing and Future Pandemics

APLMA is an affiliation of Asian and Pacific heads of government formed to accelerate progress against malaria and to eliminate it in the region by 2030.

At the Provincial Leaders’ Forum during the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination in Port Moresby, Governor Gary Juffa of Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to eradicating malaria. His keynote speech highlighted the essential need for collaboration among government officials, health organizations, and local communities to address this significant challenge.

For over two decades, Thailand has been a leader in the fight against malaria. Yet, recent years have brought new challenges. Between 2021 and 2023, malaria cases almost tripled, with the majority occurring along the 2,400-kilometre-long Thai-Myanmar border, a surge primarily driven by the political instability in Myanmar.