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Malaria and complex emergencies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Editorial)
Hoda Atta1, Caroline Barwa2, Ghasem Zamani3
1Acting Director, Department of Communicable Diseases, World Health Organization Regional Office for Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt.
Summary
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) significantly reduced malaria cases, achieving malaria-free status in two nations. Continued efforts are vital for endemic countries and preventing reintroduction.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has demonstrated considerable success in malaria control since 2000.
- Two EMR countries, the United Arab Emirates (2007) and Morocco (2010), were certified malaria-free.
- In 2014, three EMR nations—Iraq, Oman, and the Syrian Arab Republic—reported zero indigenous malaria cases.
Discussion:
- Despite progress, six EMR countries (Afghanistan, Djibouti, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen) still face a significant malaria burden.
- Immediate malaria elimination support is required for Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Vigilance is crucial to prevent the re-establishment of malaria in 14 countries that have been malaria-free since the 1970s.
Key Insights:
- Substantial progress in malaria reduction across the EMR since 2000.
- Successful malaria eradication in several EMR countries highlights regional capacity.
- Persistent challenges remain in endemic nations and in maintaining malaria-free status.
Outlook:
- Sustained public health interventions are necessary to address remaining malaria endemic foci.
- Targeted strategies are essential for countries aiming for malaria elimination.
- Robust surveillance systems are critical for preventing malaria reintroduction in previously cleared regions.
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