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Malaria elimination in Sri Lanka and Zambia

Watch Elizabeth Chizema and Ravindra Jayanetti explain how malaria elimination is being successfully addressed in Sri Lanka and Zambia.

Sri Lanka was certified malaria-free in 2016, whilst Zambia is committed to eliminating the disease. In this video, two experts involved in the endeavour summarise their experiences.

What are the challenges both countries faced in the fight for malaria elimination? What effects does elimination have? Which benefits can and will likely be observed once the burden of malaria has been taken away?

Elizabeth Chizema in Zambia and Ravindra Jayanetti in Sri Lanka have both been at the forefront of their countries’ campaigns. In this interview, they describe their experiences.

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The Resistant Mosquito: Staying Ahead of the Game in the Fight against Malaria

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