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Plasmodium vivax Malaria in Cambodia
Sovannaroth Siv1, Arantxa Roca-Feltrer2, Seshu Babu Vinjamuri1
1National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|October 7, 2016
Summary
Cambodia aims to eliminate all malaria by 2025, focusing initially on Plasmodium falciparum. However, lagging Plasmodium vivax control efforts threaten this goal, necessitating greater attention to P. vivax elimination.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cambodia's National Strategic Plan targets malaria elimination by 2025.
- Focus is on Plasmodium falciparum, with Plasmodium vivax elimination as a secondary goal.
- Artemisinin-resistant P. falciparum emergence in Cambodia has garnered international support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current status of Plasmodium vivax malaria in Cambodia.
- To detail the National Malaria Control Program's activities and interventions.
- To identify constraints and obstacles hindering P. vivax elimination.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current data on P. vivax malaria.
- Analysis of National Malaria Control Program strategies and interventions.
- Identification and discussion of challenges to P. vivax elimination.
Main Results:
- P. vivax control lags significantly behind P. falciparum elimination efforts.
- The 2025 malaria elimination target is jeopardized by insufficient focus on P. vivax.
- Several constraints and obstacles impede progress in P. vivax elimination.
Conclusions:
- Urgent and increased attention to Plasmodium vivax elimination is critical for achieving Cambodia's 2025 malaria-free goal.
- Addressing identified constraints is essential for successful P. vivax eradication.
- Integrated strategies are needed to overcome challenges in P. vivax control.
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