Is malaria elimination in the Amazon rainforest feasible? The case of Suriname

This opinion paper summarizes the strategy applied toward malaria elimination in Suriname and highlights its relevance and feasibility for implementation in similar Amazon rainforest settings. The country implemented a strategy in both stable and nonstable communities, which included robust surveillance, maximizing access to early diagnosis and treatment, retreatment strategies, and ample distribution of insecticide-treated nets. Decades of sustained community engagement further contributed to the sustainability of these efforts. The authors believe similar strategies could be effectively adapted and applied elsewhere in Amazon regions.