scholarly journals Foreword to Special Issue: Malaria elimination in the Asia‐Pacific

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarthak Das
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Elimination ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Special Issue

scholarly journals An interactive application for malaria elimination transmission and costing in the Asia-Pacific

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier J. Celhay ◽  
Sheetal Prakash Silal ◽  
Richard James Maude ◽  
Chris Erwin Gran Mercado ◽  
Rima Shretta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Elimination ◽  
Complex Model ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Great Effort ◽  
Dissemination Strategy ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Interactive Application ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
Widespread Access ◽  
User Friendly

Leaders in the Asia-Pacific have endorsed an ambitious target to eliminate malaria in the region by 2030. The emergence and spread of artemisinin drug resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion makes elimination urgent and strategic for the global goal of malaria eradication. Mathematical modelling is a useful tool for assessing and comparing different elimination strategies and scenarios to inform policymakers. Mathematical models are especially relevant in this context because of the wide heterogeneity of regional, country and local settings, which means that different strategies are needed to eliminate malaria. However, models and their predictions can be seen as highly technical, limiting their use for decision making. Simplified applications of models are needed to allow policy makers to benefit from these valuable tools. This paper describes a method for communicating complex model results with a user-friendly and intuitive framework. Using open-source technologies, we designed and developed an interactive application to disseminate the modelling results for malaria elimination. The design was iteratively improved while the application was being piloted and extensively tested by a diverse range of researchers and decision makers. This application allows several target audiences to explore, navigate and visualise complex datasets and models generated in the context of malaria elimination. It allows widespread access, use of and interpretation of models, generated at great effort and expense as well as enabling them to remain relevant for a longer period of time. It has long been acknowledged that scientific results need to be repackaged for larger audiences. We demonstrate that modellers can include applications as part of the dissemination strategy of their findings. We highlight that there is a need for additional research in order to provide guidelines and direction for designing and developing effective applications for disseminating models.

scholarly journals Malaria elimination transmission and costing in the Asia-Pacific: Developing an investment case

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rima Shretta ◽  
Sheetal Prakash Silal ◽  
Olivier J. Celhay ◽  
Chris Erwin Gran Mercado ◽  
Shwe Sin Kyaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Malaria Elimination ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Transmission Model ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Lost Productivity ◽  
Coverage Rates

Background: The Asia-Pacific region has made significant progress against malaria, reducing cases and deaths by over 50% between 2010 and 2015. These gains have been facilitated in part, by strong political and financial commitment of governments and donors. However, funding gaps and persistent health system challenges threaten further progress. Achieving the regional goal of malaria elimination by 2030 will require an intensification of efforts and a plan for sustainable financing. This article presents an investment case for malaria elimination to facilitate these efforts. Methods: A transmission model was developed to project rates of decline of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria and the output was used to determine the cost of the interventions that would be needed for elimination by 2030. In total, 80 scenarios were modelled under various assumptions of resistance and intervention coverage. The mortality and morbidity averted were estimated and health benefits were monetized by calculating the averted cost to the health system, individual households, and society. The full-income approach was used to estimate the economic impact of lost productivity due to premature death and illness, and a return on investment was computed. Results: The study estimated that malaria elimination in the region by 2030 could be achieved at a cost of USD 29.02 billion (range: USD 23.65-36.23 billion) between 2017 and 2030. Elimination would save over 400,000 lives and avert 123 million malaria cases, translating to almost USD 90 billion in economic benefits. Discontinuing vector control interventions and reducing treatment coverage rates to 50% will result in an additional 845 million cases, 3.5 million deaths, and excess costs of USD 7 billion. Malaria elimination provides a 6:1 return on investment. Conclusion: This investment case provides compelling evidence for the benefits of continued prioritization of funding for malaria and can be used to develop an advocacy strategy.

Introduction

Asian Survey ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1005-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod K. Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Political Resistance ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Economic Partnership ◽  
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

This special issue focuses on the rise of mega-FTAs—which involve efforts to liberalize trade across geographical regions with a multiplicity of countries—in the Asia-Pacific. We examine how the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in this region have faced political resistance as negotiators attempt to address behind-the-border issues.

Introduction to the Special Issue on Mobile Societies in Asia-Pacific

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leopoldina Fortunati ◽  
Francis Lee ◽  
Angel Lin
Keyword(s):  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Special Issue
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