New Delhi, On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) stressed the need for greater focus on addressing health equity, gender equality and human rights barriers in malaria responses.
Saima Wajed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, stressed redoubled efforts to overcome the challenges posed by malaria and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status or geographical location, have access to disease prevention, Have access to diagnostic and treatment services.
“Furthermore, by leveraging digital technology, we can better understand the diverse health needs of populations, collect and analyze data and monitor progress in real-time, allowing us to integrate proven interventions and “Innovations may be able to both identify and address health disparities.” Vaze said.
He said, “On World Malaria Day 2024, we unite under the theme ‘Intensifying the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’.,
The theme, which is in line with this year's World Health Day theme – "M Health, My Right" – underlines the urgent need to address the huge inequities that persist in access to malaria prevention, detection and treatment services.
Wajed said that in recent years, global efforts to reduce malaria have stalled, posing a major threat to public health and increasing inequality within communities.
Everyone has the right to quality, timely and affordable malaria services, she said, but this remains elusive for many, perpetuating a cycle of inequality that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable among us.
Infants and young children, especially those under five, are particularly affected, with their risk increased due to inequalities in access to education and financial resources, Wazed said, adding that pregnant women are also at increased risk. This is because pregnancy reduces immunity against malaria, making them more vulnerable to malaria. Infection and serious illness.
Refugees, migrants, internally displaced people and indigenous people are also at increased risk of malaria, he said."Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in our region, affecting nine out of eleven countries and accounting for one third of the global burden outside Africa," said WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.
He said, "Despite the formidable obstacles we face, I am encouraged by the progress made in recent years. In recent years, our region has seen a significant decline in malaria cases and deaths, the largest decline of all WHO regions. There is a significant shortage." ,
Wajed said their journey towards malaria elimination is not over yet, “Although many countries are on track to meet the Global Technical Strategy (GTS) targets, challenges remain, especially in countries like Indonesia and Myanmar , where an increase in cases has been observed." " He said.Accelerate the fight against malaria for a more equitable world by ending discrimination and stigma, involving communities in health decision-making and bringing health care closer to where people live through primary health care, Wazed said. Are and work.
Saima Wajed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, stressed redoubled efforts to overcome the challenges posed by malaria and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status or geographical location, have access to disease prevention, Have access to diagnostic and treatment services.
“Furthermore, by leveraging digital technology, we can better understand the diverse health needs of populations, collect and analyze data and monitor progress in real-time, allowing us to integrate proven interventions and “Innovations may be able to both identify and address health disparities.” Vaze said.
He said, “On World Malaria Day 2024, we unite under the theme ‘Intensifying the fight against malaria for a more equitable world’.,
The theme, which is in line with this year's World Health Day theme – "M Health, My Right" – underlines the urgent need to address the huge inequities that persist in access to malaria prevention, detection and treatment services.
Wajed said that in recent years, global efforts to reduce malaria have stalled, posing a major threat to public health and increasing inequality within communities.
Everyone has the right to quality, timely and affordable malaria services, she said, but this remains elusive for many, perpetuating a cycle of inequality that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable among us.
Infants and young children, especially those under five, are particularly affected, with their risk increased due to inequalities in access to education and financial resources, Wazed said, adding that pregnant women are also at increased risk. This is because pregnancy reduces immunity against malaria, making them more vulnerable to malaria. Infection and serious illness.
Refugees, migrants, internally displaced people and indigenous people are also at increased risk of malaria, he said."Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in our region, affecting nine out of eleven countries and accounting for one third of the global burden outside Africa," said WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.
He said, "Despite the formidable obstacles we face, I am encouraged by the progress made in recent years. In recent years, our region has seen a significant decline in malaria cases and deaths, the largest decline of all WHO regions. There is a significant shortage." ,
Wajed said their journey towards malaria elimination is not over yet, “Although many countries are on track to meet the Global Technical Strategy (GTS) targets, challenges remain, especially in countries like Indonesia and Myanmar , where an increase in cases has been observed." " He said.Accelerate the fight against malaria for a more equitable world by ending discrimination and stigma, involving communities in health decision-making and bringing health care closer to where people live through primary health care, Wazed said. Are and work.
