The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) Secretariat was formed at the behest of the Prime Ministers of Australia and Viet Nam at the 8th East Asia Summit in 2013 to unite Heads of Government across Asia Pacific committed to achieving malaria elimination by 2030. Based in Singapore, the APLMA Secretariat serves as a regional mechanism for technical advocacy, health diplomacy, and high-level convenings that build and sustain momentum towards the elimination goal.
While once one of the oldest and deadliest diseases in history, malaria is now preventable, and treatable. The Asia Pacific region has successfully reduced cases of this mosquito-borne disease by 80% since 2013, and yet approximately one billion people in the region remain at-risk—particularly in already vulnerable communities.
APLMA translates evidence to advocate for policy change at the national and sub-national level while sharing best practices and supporting collaboration across the region. By focusing on leadership, sustainability, cross-border efforts, partnerships, data and inclusion, APLMA marshals the technical and financial resources needed to end malaria across diverse stakeholders. APLMA is also responsive to focused requests for country-level support to elevate the visibility of malaria and support policy change, providing governments access to insights and innovative approaches needed to end malaria.
