Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance

Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance

The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) is a coalition of leaders from the Asia-Pacific region committed to eliminating malaria. The alliance was established to address the significant burden of malaria in the region and to coordinate efforts to combat the disease.

History

The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance was formed in response to the high prevalence of malaria in the Asia-Pacific region. The alliance was officially launched during the East Asia Summit in 2013, where leaders recognized the need for a coordinated regional response to eliminate malaria by 2030.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance are:

• To eliminate malaria in the Asia-Pacific region by 2030.
• To strengthen regional collaboration and coordination in malaria control and elimination efforts.
• To mobilize resources and political commitment from member countries and partners.
• To promote the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and innovations in malaria control.

Structure

The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance operates through a network of member countries, partners, and stakeholders. The alliance is governed by a board of leaders from member countries, who provide strategic direction and oversight. The APLMA Secretariat supports the implementation of the alliance's activities and initiatives.

Activities

The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance engages in various activities to achieve its objectives, including:

• Advocacy and policy dialogue to maintain malaria elimination as a priority on the regional and national agendas.
• Supporting the development and implementation of national malaria elimination strategies.
• Facilitating partnerships and collaborations among governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
• Monitoring and evaluating progress towards malaria elimination goals.

Challenges

The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance faces several challenges in its mission to eliminate malaria, including:

• Drug resistance, particularly in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
• Cross-border transmission of malaria.
• Limited resources and funding for malaria control programs.
• Ensuring equitable access to malaria prevention and treatment services.

Related pages

• Malaria
• East Asia Summit
• World Health Organization
• Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

External links

• [Official website of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance](https://www.aplma.org)