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

More progress has been made in Indonesia’s fight against malaria, with four provinces declaring the successful elimination of this acute febrile illness.

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.

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.