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    Imported malaria cases are a major challenge for elimination efforts. Understanding migration patterns and improving diagnosis are key to preventing resurgence and achieving malaria-free status.

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    Background:

    • Imported malaria infections pose a significant threat to malaria elimination goals, often comprising the majority of cases and potentially causing resurgences.
    • As countries approach elimination, preventing the reintroduction of malaria becomes critical to achieving and maintaining disease-free status.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and critique current strategies for preventing imported malaria in elimination settings.
    • To explore transferable methods from other disease control programs and transmission settings to bolster malaria elimination efforts.

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    • Optimizing strategies to combat malaria importation requires evaluating impact, cost-effectiveness, and operational feasibility.
    • A multi-faceted approach combining improved surveillance, risk mapping, and regional cooperation is essential for successful malaria elimination and prevention of reintroduction.