ABSTRACT
Malaria determinants in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) South East Asia (SEA) Region are embedded in its climate, terrain, vectors, sociocultural milieu, and persistent neglect. Reemergence of malaria has established new ecotypes in areas of human activity. Even as malaria incidence increases, the Asian financial crisis and reductions in the allocation of funds for malaria control have aggravated the existing financial, technical, and operational constraints. Sustainable malaria control requires a primary attack on poverty, health system reforms, emphasis on community-based approaches, and investments in research and development.
