What are the challenges faced by India in tackling Malaria cases in the South-East Asia Region
India accounts for half of all estimated Malaria cases in 2023 in the South-East Asia Region.
- Resistance to antimalarial drugs: The emergence of drug-resistant strains of the malaria parasite poses a significant challenge to effectively treating the disease.
- Inadequate healthcare infrastructure: Limited access to healthcare facilities and trained medical personnel in remote areas hinders timely diagnosis and treatment of malaria cases.
- Persistent vector control challenges: Inadequate efforts in mosquito population control, such as stagnant water removal and insecticide spraying, contribute to the spread of malaria.
- Climate change impact: Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create favorable conditions for mosquito breeding and malaria transmission.
- Socioeconomic factors: Poverty, lack of awareness, and migration contribute to the high burden of malaria in India's vulnerable populations.
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