Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
Research and Lifelong Learning Center for Urban and Environmental Entomology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Malar J. 2024 Aug 17;23(1):247. doi: 10.1186/s12936-024-05062-2.
The Asia-Pacific region has had decades of progress in reducing malaria cases and deaths. The region is now accelerating its efforts towards malaria elimination by 2030 using a science-based approach by applying evidence-based best practices alongside existing tools. However, there are concerns of knowledge gaps and external factors challenging this goal. The COVID-19 pandemic served as reminder of the need for a holistic approach. This report summarizes the outcomes of the discussions from the "Asia Pacific Conference on Mosquito and Vector Control" held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 to 30 November, 2023. The conference aims to provide insights into recent research, cutting-edge tools, and the strength of the Asia-Pacific regional mosquito and vector control capacity post-COVID-19 pandemic era. The conference featured discussions on mosquito surveillance, monitoring and control; enabling the resolution of local problems with local expertise and forging new partnerships; and exploring recent research advancements in vector control strategies. More than 500 experts from 55 countries attended.
亚太地区在减少疟疾病例和死亡方面取得了数十年的进展。该地区现在正在通过采用基于科学的方法，结合现有工具，加速努力，争取到 2030 年消除疟疾。然而，人们对知识差距和外部因素对这一目标的挑战感到担忧。COVID-19 大流行提醒人们需要采取全面的方法。本报告总结了 2023 年 11 月 27 日至 30 日在泰国清迈举行的“亚太蚊虫和病媒控制会议”的讨论结果。会议旨在提供对最近研究、前沿工具以及亚太地区蚊虫和病媒控制能力在 COVID-19 大流行后的情况的深入了解。会议讨论了蚊虫监测、监控和控制；利用当地专业知识解决当地问题并建立新的伙伴关系；以及探索病媒控制策略的最新研究进展。来自 55 个国家的 500 多名专家参加了会议。
