AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMalaria Elimination Push: The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) CEO says malaria elimination is still “within reach,” pointing to countries including Cabo Verde as proof it can be done even with tough health-system conditions. Speaking at the launch of Solomon Islands’ Malaria Elimination Roadmap 2026–2040, he urged countries to focus on what’s feasible and aim for WHO certification by 2040. Local Accountability for Vector Control: On World Mosquito Day, the African Pest Control Association criticized African leaders for relying too heavily on foreign aid to fight malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, warning that dependence on external funding leaves programmes exposed when support shifts. Vaccine and Treatment Momentum: A separate report highlights how the RTS,S malaria vaccine has become part of childhood programmes across 25 African countries, with WHO noting major reductions in cases and deaths, alongside progress on newer anti-malarial treatment options for newborns and young infants. Health Identity & Birth Registration: Tanzania is moving to link civil registration and vital statistics with its national identity system, aiming to issue birth-linked digital IDs—an approach framed as a foundation for stronger health planning and services.
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