Malaria Day in the Americas 2023

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Reaching Zero Malaria

Malaria Day in the Americas offers an opportunity for the countries of the Region to encourage participation and galvanize the commitment of various actors and stakeholders in the fight against malaria.

The theme of Malaria Day in the Americas for 2023 is: Reaching Zero Malaria.

Urgent action is needed to get the global response to malaria back on track; special responsibility rests with the countries most affected by the disease. Parties interested in celebrating this day have the option of using this theme to galvanize commitment to the fight against malaria.

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Malaria Day in the Americas - Press Release

PAHO announces Malaria Champions of the Americas 2023

Washington, DC, 3 November, 2023 (PAHO) – The Dominican Republic, Belize and Suriname, as well as the Mexican state of Quintana Roo and the Brazilian city of Manaus, were today awarded the 2023 Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Malaria Champions of the Americas prize for their sustained actions towards malaria elimination in the Region...

Country efforts leading to eliminating malaria in the Americas

Manaus, Brazil

The award is given to Manaus for its efforts towards a sustained reduction in the transmission of P. falciparum malaria.

Dominican Republic

The country worked to interrupt malaria transmission in Los Tres Brazos community, its most important urban focus, with systematic actions to guarantee diagnosis and treatment.

Suriname

Suriname is the first Amazon country reporting zero autochthonous malaria cases since 2021, an achievement after years of community involvement, stakeholder collaboration and improved program management and coordination.

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Quintana Roo State succeeded in interrupting malaria transmission and preventing re-establishment with comprehensive surveillance and response actions, in a context of intense movement of travelers and labor migration.