Elimination of Malaria in Southeast Asia (CARB) (Navy)

Abstract

This project seeks to demonstrate that malaria can be eliminated in a specific geographically defined area of endemicity through a comprehensive multi-disciplined approach including enhanced surveillance, research to maximize the impact of intervention strategies, and quality improvement of current tools for malaria elimination. The demonstration will focus on Vietnam where multi-drug resistant malaria is prevalent and as such represents a significant threat to US personnel. Additionally, the Vietnamese military and Ministry of Health have a high level of interest in malaria control and will collaborate in the malaria elimination demonstration project, significantly improving the chances of success of this project. Successful completion of this project could significantly enhance force health protection and global engagement by providing a vetted approach to malaria control in the Southeast Asia region where multi-drug resistant malaria is a major infectious disease threat. This project supports (both directly and indirectly in a priority country - Vietnam) Global Health Security Agenda priorities: Combat Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria (CARB); Prevent Avoidable Epidemics; Detect Threats Early; and Respond Rapidly and Effectively to biological threats of international concern.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
247A_0603115DHA_2_0130_PB_2018

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  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Parasitology and Pharmacology of Malaria.

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