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Climate-related shocks may complicate malaria elimination in Asia Pacific

A multidisciplinary Perspective in Nature Medicine argues malaria programmes in the Asia Pacific should prepare for climate-related disruptions to health systems, displacement and local environments. Its proposed priorities include linking early warnings to action and adapting vector control for displaced populations.

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Ugandan district study links malaria resistance markers with higher incidence

A medRxiv preprint analysing 16 Ugandan districts from 2017 to 2022 found that higher prevalence of Kelch13 artemisinin-resistance markers was associated with higher confirmed malaria incidence. The observational analysis also found associations with partner-drug resistance markers, climate and malaria-control coverage.