Malaria in the Asia Pacific

Eliminating malaria from the Asia Pacific by 2030 is an ambitious but achievable goal. It will require sustained political commitment combined with renewed investment in research and development to overcome the unique complexities of malaria in our region.

Why eliminating malaria remains a global priority

While diseases such as SARS, ebola and the zika virus have hit the headlines in recent years, the age-old scourge of malaria remains a major threat to many nations, and potentially Australia as well.