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Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies for Malaria Elimination in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China

ZHOU Shui-sen1*, YAN Jun2, XIA Zhi-gui1, FENG Jun1,HU Tao2, TANG Lin-hua1, ZHOU Xiao-nong1   

  1. 1 National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH;WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai 200025, China; 2 Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, the People′s Republic of China, Beijing 100044, China
  • Online:2015-12-30 Published:2016-03-24

Abstract:

This review summarizes the endemic characteristics and influencing factors of malaria in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, as well as the opportunities and challenges for malaria elimination in this region. Recommendations on strategies for malaria control are also made.

Key words: Malaria elimination, Tibet Autonomous Region, Opportunity, Challenge