Malaria elimination is often described through targets, indicators and maps. These are important, but they do not always show the social realities behind transmission. The experience of malaria engagement with the Orang Rimba in Jambi reminds us that elimination is not only about finding parasites....
June 08, 2026
Reports
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia has officially published the National Action Plan of Malaria Elimination (RANEM) 2026–2029. This strategic framework serves as both a policy directive and an updated national operational guide to accelerate the country's progress toward achieving a...
May 13, 2026
Reports
As part of the SHIELD PAPUA initiative's commitment to strengthening health systems in eastern Indonesia, the technical and evaluation reports for the "Collaborative Workshop on Infectious Disease Modelling for Health Policy and Research" have been finalised. The workshop, held in Jayapura from 13–1...
May 11, 2026
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Written by: Lenny L. EkawatiIndonesia's journey toward malaria elimination has achieved significant milestones, yet the remaining challenges lie in the most difficult-to-reach areas—both geographically and socially. As the country navigates the funding transition from international donors like the G...
December 11, 2025
Publication
Published December 11, 2025, Author : APLMAThis is a summary of a commentary published in Nature Communications titled “Two Nations, One Front: Indonesia and Papua New Guinea forge a One-Island approach to fight persistent malaria on New Guinea” on 4 December 2025.The island of New Guinea – home to...
June 14, 2026
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