The unfolding climate change crisis and mosquito-borne diseases

Malaria is a disease of the rural poor and the vulnerable. To achieve elimination by 2030 in Asia Pacific, countries must protect those most at high risk of malaria. Pregnant women and young children for example face a higher risk because of reduced immunity, yet their needs vis-à-vis malaria prevention and treatment are not being adequately met. The vulnerability to existing infectious diseases is further heightened by other health crisis of a global nature such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health consequences of climate change.

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.

The Global Fund has raised USD 14.25 billion for the next three years to end AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Asia Pacific has shown tremendous leadership by joining the global health community to fight for what counts.