Commw fails with WHO on Malaria?
Suriname has just made history as the first Amazonian country to be certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This milestone follows decades of targeted interventions—from DDT spraying in the 1950s to community-led diagnosis and treatment in remote mining zones. With the final P. vivax case in 2021. Who’s Next? Several countries are on the cusp of joining the malaria-free club: Georgia was also certified malaria-free in 2025 alongside Suriname. Belize , Tajikistan , and Azerbaijan were certified in 2023. Egypt and Cabo Verde achieved certification in 2024. The E-2025 initiative includes 25 countries targeted for elimination by 2025, such as Thailand , South Africa , Dominican Republic , and Botswana . The Gap: Who’s Falling Behind? Despite progress, Asia-Pacific is off track for its 2030 elimination goal. Malaria cases surged to 4.8 million in 2024 , up 170% from 2021. Key setbacks include: Commw Pakistan : Floods in 2022 triggered a spike to 2.7 million ca...