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Artemisinin resistance threat in Central and West Africa needs holistic action

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: gene, strongly associated with ART-R, are increasingly reported in several Central and West Africa countries. Here, we opine that the emergence and spread of ART-R in Central and West Africa should not be overlooked given public health, clinical and economic consequences. Again, in addition to the recent funding cuts from the United States (US) government, some regions in these countries are affected by armed conflicts that undoubtedly will disrupt malaria control measures. Thus, measures should be proactively taken to prevent the emergence of ART-R or mitigate its spread in these two regions. We also propose strategies that could be valuable in implementing a near real-time surveillance and information system, will produce high-quality analysis, allow to draw malaria reality-reflecting conclusions, optimally enhance data use and define tailored control and elimination strategies.

Source: Journal of Public Health in Africa

DOI: 10.4102/jphia.v17i1.1405

Authors: Loick Pradel Kojom Foko, Amit Sharma

Institutions: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $431