How Papua New Guinea Can Eliminate Vector-Borne Diseases

Cross border malaria is a major impediment to achieving regional malaria elimination. No country can achieve this goal in isolation. At the 4th South East Asia Regional Coordination Mechanism Forum (SRCMF), APLMA-APMEN addressed the constituency to highlight the importance of implementing cross-border cooperation for malaria control & elimination.

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.

This year, the Leaders’ Dashboard was further enhanced with the addition of two standalone dashboards on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and Climate Change. The expansion reflect the growing need for and the significance of data and insights on equitable access for vulnerable populations, as well as climate change-related trends and their impact on health systems.