Emergency response to artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Report of an informal consultation 19–23 August 2014

Overview

The response to combating malaria in the Greater Mekong sub-region (‎GMS)‎ has been impressive, however, many challenges remain. Tackling the spread of artemisinin resistance amongst mobile and migrant populations is a key piece of this increasingly complex puzzle. Mobile and migrant populations (‎MMP)‎ are frequently "hidden" and difficult to access because of geographical, language and cultural barriers. While some information gaps exist, much has been learned in addressing malaria among these groups in recent years. This report describes the actions to be done to control malaria among mobile and migrant workers and other high-risk groups in the GMS, to monitor progress and evaluate the impact of interventions.