Strategy for malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong Subregion : 2015-2030

The primary goal is to eliminate malaria in GMS countries by 2030, with a specific target to eradicate P. falciparum by 2025 due to the urgency posed by multidrug resistance. In regions where malaria transmission has ceased, the strategy focuses on maintaining malaria-free status and preventing reintroduction, particularly addressing imported malaria.

The strategy outlines a phased approach, starting with burden reduction in high transmission areas, progressing to elimination with stringent surveillance and active foci management. Rapid interruption of transmission in regions affected by multidrug resistance, including artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) resistance, is a priority. Each country's operations will be tailored based on a thorough assessment of technical and operational factors.

Key elements include maintaining rigorous norms for surveillance, managing active foci, and tackling multidrug resistance. The strategy aims to ensure that countries not only achieve malaria elimination but also sustain their malaria-free status through targeted prevention and management efforts.