Learnings from Thailand in building strong surveillance for malaria elimination
Jui A. Shah
Abstract
On the cusp of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) elimination, Thailand is accelerating towards zero malaria by 2024. This commentary reviews the heart of its success—effective surveillance—and what else may be needed to reach zero on time.
Topics & Concepts
MalariaPlasmodium falciparumCusp (singularity)Zero (linguistics)MedicineVirologyDevelopment economicsEnvironmental healthImmunologyEconomicsMathematicsGeometryPhilosophyLinguisticsMalaria Research and ControlMosquito-borne diseases and controlParasites and Host Interactions