The Asia Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination will convene country representatives from Asia Pacific, global partners, and renowned experts in bringing the global health community together to reaffirm commitments …
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WHO publishes recommendations on two new types of insecticide-treated nets
Since 2005, over 2 billion insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been distributed worldwide to prevent malaria. All of these nets were treated with only one insecticide class – pyrethroids. However, as …
Overview Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards global targets …
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Updated WHO recommendations for malaria chemoprevention and elimination
3 June 2022 WHO published today in the consolidated guidelines for malaria a package of new and updated recommendations across a number of technical areas – from malaria chemoprevention and mass drug …
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Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region renew commitment to eliminate malaria by 2030
Press release 1783 New Delhi | 5 May 2022 – The WHO South-East Asia Region today renewed its commitment to eliminate malaria by 2030, with countries pledging accelerated action and greater …
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National Malaria Laboratory Plan (2020-2025) and Malaria Laboratory Manual-2021
Overview The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD), DoHS has released a new Laboratory Plan for Malaria 2020-2025. The National Malaria Laboratory Plan aims to provide a guidance National program …
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From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO
Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO – a notable feat for a country that reported 30 million cases of the disease annually in …
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WHO launches effort to stamp out malaria in 25 more countries by 2025
Ahead of World Malaria Day, marked annually on 25 April, WHO congratulates the growing number of countries that are approaching, and achieving, zero cases of malaria. A new initiative launched …
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WHO Guidelines for Malaria (Consolidated Guidelines for Malaria)
WHO launches a consolidated guidelines for malaria. The consolidated WHO Guidelines for malaria present all of the current WHO recommendations for malaria. This guideline bring together the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations for malaria …
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Malaria Risk Areas Micro-stratification 2020
Malaria risk stratification identifies geographical areas that are at a potential risk of malaria transmission based on the recent malaria burden, receptivity characteristics, and the potential vulnerability of the area …