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Table 1 Critical actions for rapid elimination of Plasmodium falciparum in the Greater Mekong Subregion

From: Eliminate now: seven critical actions required to accelerate elimination of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

Establish a command-and-control structure

Eliminate stock-outs of ACT medicines and RDTs at peripheral sites

Consider realistic time-limited incentives for elimination fieldwork

Provide dedicated leadership support to national malaria programmes

Massively strengthen face-to-face support to peripheral levels

Track operational progress via indicators that capture essential field activities