COVID has strengthened our health systems - The Hindu Business Line

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.

As the Asia Pacific region continues to adapt to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the new global health landscape, countries in the region have shown unwavering resilience to accelerate progress in the fight against one of our oldest and deadliest diseases.  This year’s APLMA Leaders’ Dashboard, which tracks progress towards malaria elimination reveals notable policy reforms and milestones, even amidst the challenges of the pandemic.

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.