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Area of Science:

Medical Entomology
Public Health
Information Science

Background:

The Mekong Malaria Documentation Center (MMDC) was founded in 2001 in Vietnam.
MMDC aimed to address the information needs of malaria professionals in the Mekong Region.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a comprehensive database for malaria-related information.
To consolidate published and unpublished materials on malaria from member countries.

Main Methods:

Reorganization of MMDC into the ACTMalaria Information Resource Center (AIRC) in 2005.
Gathering electronic and print materials on malaria from eleven member nations.

Main Results:

Over 1,500 malaria-related files have been uploaded and made accessible.
AIRC currently serves eleven member nations.

Conclusions:

AIRC requires further development in areas such as file editing, approvals, publisher coordination, and database architecture.
Securing sustainable funding is essential for AIRC's future operations.