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

Cambodia has made remarkable progress in its fight against malaria. But persistence of P. vivax, particularly in forested provinces, remains a concern.

Despite previous successes in reducing malaria incidence, the Solomon Islands has the highest incidence rate in the Asia Pacific region. This article delves into the challenges and strategies needed to combat this resurgence and highlights the critical role of leadership, community engagement, and sustained funding in addressing the crisis effectively.

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.