The elimination of diseases like malaria can only be achieved when no one is left behind in efforts to control the disease. This requires the adoption of a gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) lens in national elimination strategies to address unique challenges associated with vulnerable groups' access to healthcare, their knowledge and awareness of the disease and how to mitigate its impact and their traditional and cultural beliefs.

Countries in the Asia Pacific region have made significant progress in reducing the burden of disease over the past decade. As the region works towards their 2030 elimination goal, there is a need for countries to focus on targeted approaches to eliminate the disease among the most vulnerable and hardest to reach populations.

Our key priorities

Leadership for impact

Greater leadership at the regional, national and sub-national level:Keeping malaria elimination high on the agenda through targeted advocacy and communications to drive sustainable change Drive awareness of challenges and opportunities in the region (high burden) via a steady drumbeat of national and regional media (at times global) communications and digital engagement. Leverage key events and milestones (e.g., APLMA high-level meetings in India and Indonesia, engagement of Heads of State and Government at G20, ASEAN, EAS, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting etc.) for targeted communications activities.
Ensure our audiences see the value of how sustainable action and investment in malaria is critical to eliminate malaria by 2030.Collaborate with malaria champions and partner organisations (e.g., RBM, SCPC working groups, WHO) to provide malaria the required regional attention around key milestones (e.g., World Malaria Day, WHO World Malaria Report etc) and ensure global media shine the largest possible spotlight on our region. APLMA is the only voice focused on bringing attention to the status of malaria in the Asia Pacific.

Where are we based

Based in Singapore, APLMA serves as the region's hub for technical advocacy, health diplomacy, and high-level meetings. This focus keeps the momentum high towards achieving our ambitious goal.

What do we do

At APLMA, we provide targeted support to individual countries, raising malaria's profile and advocating for policy changes. By marshaling evidence, policy expertise, and advocacy, we work tirelessly to secure the technical and financial resources needed to finally end malaria in the region.

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