Progress and challenges of global malaria elimination

Abstract

Recently, the global malaria control has achieved remarkable results, and the epidemic map of malaria has gradually shrinked. However, in the past two years, the number of malaria deaths remained at a high level, and the incidence of malaria has even risen, leading to the stagnant of malaria elimination. The main reasons include lacking of the well monitoring and response system, sensitivity declining of antimalarial drugs, the spread of insecticide resistance, and the reduction of financial support. This paper introduces the progress and challenges of global malaria elimination, summarizes the current strategies and major interventions, and provides the corresponding response.

Abstract

[ 摘要] 近年来, 全球疟疾防控成效显著, 流行范围逐渐缩小, 但疟疾死亡人数居高不下、发病数甚至有所回升, 消除疟疾工作停滞不前。其主要原因是疟疾监测与响应体系不够健全、抗疟药物敏感性下降、杀虫剂抗性扩散和经费投入减少等。本文介绍了当前全球消除疟疾进展和面临的挑战, 梳理了当前消除疟疾的策略和主要干预措施, 并提出相应的应对策略。