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Mekong Malaria Elimination: Epidemiology Summary, Volume 24, October - December 2023

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In Oct–Dec 2023, Greater Mekong subregion (GMS) countries reported 23 444 malaria cases.

Cambodia

Cambodia reported 276 cases, a 70% decrease compared to the same time period in 2022.

P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 1% and 94% of cases, respectively.

China (Yunnan Province)

Yunnan reported 69 cases. Among those, no indigenous cases were reported. P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 0% and 100% of cases, respectively.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic reported 172 cases, a 42% decrease compared to the same time period in 2022. P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 19% and 81% of cases respectively.

Myanmar

Myanmar reported 20 243 cases of which 15% were P. falciparum + mixed cases and 85% were P. vivax. It should be noted that only partial data was available for Myanmar during this period.

Thailand

Thailand reported 2593 cases, a 6% increase compared to the same time period in 2022. P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 4% and 93% of cases, respectively.

Viet Nam

Viet Nam reported 91 cases, 22% decrease compared to the same time period in 2022.

P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 36% and 33% of cases, respectively.