Sustaining Progress on Malaria Elimination in Fragile, Conflict-Affected, and Disaster-Prone Areas

This policy brief emphasises the complexity and urgency of sustaining malaria elimination in fragile, conflict-affected, and disaster-prone areas. It addresses how humanitarian crises disrupt malaria prevention and treatment interventions, exacerbating the health crisis. It urgest he G20, which represents the world’s majore conomies, to lead efforts in tackling malaria by leveraging its economic and political influence. There commendations include increasing funding, particularly through innovative private-sector involvement, and strengthening cross-sector collaboration between governments, international organisations, and businesses. Tailored interventions that address social determinants such as poverty and access to healthcare, and the integration of malaria control into disaster management strategies are also highlighted. The brief also promotes utilising existing platforms and case studies to facilitate knowledge sharing and build resilience. Inessence, it calls for a cohesive, adaptive, and well-resourced approach involving various stakeholders to build resilient health systems for malaria elimination in crisis-laden environments.