Report of the 2023 Asia Pacific Conference on Mosquito and Vector Control: “reimagining vector control—innovations for a changed world”
Issued Date
2024-12-01
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14752875
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2-s2.0-85201401220
Journal Title
Malaria Journal
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23
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1
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Malaria Journal Vol.23 No.1 (2024)
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Chareonviriyaphap T., Ngoen-Klan R., Ahebwa A., Nararak J., Saeung M., Macdonald M., Panthawong A., Sukkanon C., Nakasathien S. Report of the 2023 Asia Pacific Conference on Mosquito and Vector Control: “reimagining vector control—innovations for a changed world”. Malaria Journal Vol.23 No.1 (2024). doi:10.1186/s12936-024-05062-2 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/100593
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Report of the 2023 Asia Pacific Conference on Mosquito and Vector Control: “reimagining vector control—innovations for a changed world”
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Abstract
The Asia–Pacific region has had decades of progress in reducing malaria cases and deaths. The region is now accelerating its efforts towards malaria elimination by 2030 using a science-based approach by applying evidence-based best practices alongside existing tools. However, there are concerns of knowledge gaps and external factors challenging this goal. The COVID-19 pandemic served as reminder of the need for a holistic approach. This report summarizes the outcomes of the discussions from the “Asia Pacific Conference on Mosquito and Vector Control” held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 to 30 November, 2023. The conference aims to provide insights into recent research, cutting-edge tools, and the strength of the Asia–Pacific regional mosquito and vector control capacity post-COVID-19 pandemic era. The conference featured discussions on mosquito surveillance, monitoring and control; enabling the resolution of local problems with local expertise and forging new partnerships; and exploring recent research advancements in vector control strategies. More than 500 experts from 55 countries attended.