International Malaria Conference (IMC), 2026

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Recently, the International Malaria Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi after three days of scientific deliberations and global engagement on malaria elimination.

Malaria is a life-threatening, mosquito-borne parasitic disease transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Caused by – Plasmodium species (mainly P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi).

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International Malaria Conference, 2026

Organised by – ICMR–National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR–NIMR) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Theme – “Discovery, Development and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond”
Participants – Scientists, public health experts, policymakers and researchers from India and across the world
Key Highlights – Provided a platform for sharing scientific knowledge, strengthening partnerships and addressing challenges in malaria control and elimination.
Emphasised collaboration among research institutions, national programmes and global partners to accelerate malaria elimination.
Major Discussion – Discovery – Advances in parasite biology and transmission dynamics.
Emerging molecular mechanisms influencing malaria persistence and drug resistance.
Development – Innovations in malaria diagnostics, research tools and surveillance technologies.
Platform for early-career researchers through turbo talks and poster presentations.
Delivery – Focus on translating scientific discoveries into public health interventions.
Highlights on residual malaria transmission, vaccine research and community-based malaria control strategies.
- Residual malaria transmission is the continued transmission even after implementation of control measures, requiring targeted interventions.
Significance – Strengthens global collaboration and partnerships for malaria elimination.
Encourages research, innovation and capacity building in malaria control.

Quick Fact

Malaria Elimination in India

India has an ambitious target to eliminate malaria (zero indigenous cases) by 2030 under the National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India (2016-2030).
Interim Target – To interrupt indigenous transmission by 2027.
Case Reduction – Malaria cases reduced by ~80% between 2015 and 2023.
WHO Status – India exited the WHO High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) Group for Malaria in 2024.
Current Status (2023) –
- 34 States/UTs recorded Annual Parasite Incidence (API) less than 1.
- Tripura (5.69) and Mizoram (14.23) remain higher.
- 160 districts in 23 States/UTs reported zero indigenous cases (2022–2024).
Annual Parasite Incidence (API) – Number of confirmed malaria cases per 1,000 population under surveillance per year.
Key Strategy – National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India (2016–2030) – Vision and roadmap for phased elimination.
National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Malaria Elimination (2023–2027) focus on
- Surveillance as core intervention
- Testing, Treating and Tracking (TTT) strategy
- Universal access to diagnosis, treatment and vector control

Reference

PIB | International Malaria Conference (IMC) 2026

nytwordlehints 7 days

@her trees This is a comprehensive and well-structured summary of the International Malaria Conference 2026. You've effectively captured the core themes of discovery, development, and delivery, highlighting the critical importance of global collaboration in the fight to eliminate malaria. Excellent synthesis of complex scientific information!

asa binney 7 days

@Word hurdle The conference brought together researchers, public health experts, and international stakeholders to review progress, share innovations, and strengthen collaboration in the fight against malaria.

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